Most Common STD Symptoms to Get STD Tested

Does it burn, itch, or maybe there's some weird looking discharge down there? It's a possibility you have symptoms most commonly appearing from engaging in sexual intercourse with a partner that was not clean. One of the most common forms of STDs that you can get is genital herpes. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). When you get genital herpes, the most common type is the latter, HSV-2.

If you answered yes to the opening question, you may have symptoms indicating a herpes outbreak. The most typical sign being blisters around the genital area and/or rectum. Should you experience pain and/or tenderness in those areas, most likely, the blisters broke open, revealing ulcers or sores. You can probably expect the initial outbreak to heal within three to four weeks.

Once I have an initial outbreak, will I have another one in the future?

Good question and yes you may have another outbreak weeks or sometimes even months after the initial outbreak, which is much less severe than the first time. The actual virus that causes herpes can stay in your body indefinitely, though rest assured, your outbreaks probably will appear less often and less intense over time.

How do I tell if it's really herpes or not?

It's good that you are inquisitive and care about your health enough to ask that question. The signs and symptoms of the HSV-2 herpes virus can vary greatly from person to person. If you want to visit a doctor, they can usually do a visual inspection to determine whether you do in fact have the virus or not. After your doctor determines they feel you may have herpes, they can take a sample from the infected area and send it in to a laboratory.

What if I think I had herpes in the past and now I'm not so sure?

Ah, interesting point and one other people probably ask most commonly. Should you feel that you may have contracted herpes in the past and want to be 100% sure, you can have a blood test done to give you peace of mind.

What are other common STDs for which I may want to get tested?

Other tests you may want to consider to make sure you really are in top health are Chlamydia, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Gonorrhea, Oral Herpes (HSV-1), and Hepatitis C.

Now, if you're like some other people, you may not want to visit your on campus doctor if you go to college, your military sick call if you're in the military, or your family doctor, know that you have other options available to you to get std tested.

To get std tested discretely call toll free 877-645-1401 if you do not want to go to your doctor.

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