Medical history for STD symptoms
Your health professional will ask questions about your sexual history, such as:
- Your age.
- The type of birth control you use.
- The type of STD protection you use.
- Your sex partners and their sexual history.
- Previous infections and treatment of those infections.
- Any other symptoms you may have, such as:
- Discharge from the penis or vagina.
- Fever.
- Sores in the genital area or anywhere else on your body.
- Urinary problems, including frequent urination, burning or stinging with urination, or urinating in small amounts.
- Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic area.
These questions are not meant to embarrass you but are asked to help the health professional make a correct diagnosis and offer effective treatment. It is important to answer these questions honestly.
| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW | Last Updated: October 2, 2007 |
| Medical Review: |
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease |
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