Thursday, February 16, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "STD Testing"

Expert_badge Michelle Sobel

Michelle Sobel

(Profile)

Maintaining Sexual Health Later in Life

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), unfortunately don't discriminate based on age. However, often times adults feel more immune to these infections because they are typecast as an affliction of the young.   For example, this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Planned Parenthood, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and others are... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Amy Hendel

Amy Hendel

(Profile)
R-PA, Reporter/Expert, Author - Fat Families Thin Families

Why get tested for STDs? What to Expect?

Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status?  Are you really sure about that?  Then you need to know as much as you can about STDs.  Specifically, it's a really good idea to know what tests are available, in case you think you may have an STD.  You'll want to get the results... Read moreChevron
posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dr. Grayson, M.D.

Dr. Grayson, M.D.

(Profile)
Doctor

You have an STD. Who's to blame?

I can't count the number of times that a patient was shocked when they were diagnosed with an STD. Many of my patients seem surprised that their sexual partner gave them an STD. Though they won't admit it, they probably assumed their partner was clean based on simple questioning or on poor judgment.   That is a huge mistake.   STDs... Read moreChevron
posted 09/04/2008, comments (0)|

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (6295) >