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Do they test for chlamydia during pap?
During the Pap smear, your doctor may choose to collect samples of the fluid around the cervix to test for Gonorrhea or Chlamydia. Other tests that your doctor may choose to perform as part of a standard STD screen include urine testing for Gonorrhea or Chlamydia, and blood testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, and syphilis.
Can your Obgyn tell if you have an STD?
Your gynecologist will test for HIV, syphilis, and genital herpes by drawing blood and examining it for particular antibodies. Your doctor may also take a swab of gential sores to test for syphilis or herpes, but the results for herpes are not always conclusive with false-positive and false-negative results possible.
How long can you have chlamydia without knowing?
Symptoms can occur within 2-14 days after infection. However, a person may have chlamydia for months, or even years, without knowing it.
Do they test for STDs in Pap smears?
A Pap smear can’t detect STDs. To test for diseases like chlamydia or gonorrhea, your healthcare provider takes a sample of fluid from the cervix. Fluid isn’t the same as cervical cells. Blood tests can also identify certain STDs.
How do I ask my Obgyn for an STD test?
This is the perfect time to talk with your gynecologist about STI tests. You don’t have to get into specifics, but start the STI conversation by explaining what’s going on and why you are concerned. Describe any symptoms you have. It may help to write down your symptoms before your appointment, so you don’t forget any.
Does a Pap smear include STD testing?
No. Pap tests, also known as Pap smears, look for any cell changes in your cervix, which could lead to cervical cancer. Cell changes are often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which is an STD. But Pap tests only test for the cell changes, not whether or not you have HPV.
What are the early stages of chlamydia?
Symptoms of chlamydia can appear in both men and women, including:
- pain or burning while peeing.
- pain during sex.
- lower belly pain.
- abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)
- bleeding between periods.
- pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis.
- swollen or tender testicles.
Can chlamydia affect Pap smear?
No. A chlamydia infection from years ago would not cause an abnormal Pap test now. Most often an abnormal Pap test is caused from HPV (human papillomavirus infection) which is a sexually transmitted infection.
How long does it take to get STD results from Obgyn?
Depending on the type of STD test you took (urine vs blood), most results are returned within two to three days. Talk with your doctor about a screening if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms outlined below.