Sexual Health & STDs: Tests & Diagnosis
Sexual Assault - The Danger of STDs
01/01/03, PDR.netYou'll also be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes, syphilis, and AIDS. If the rapist has an STD, there's a reasonable chance that he has passed it on to you through his semen or blood. It
How PID Is Diagnosed
01/01/03, PDR.netSince PID can range from the "silent" variety (no symptoms) to a full-blown infection complete with pain, fever, and abnormal blood tests, there is no "standard" diagnostic procedure. If your doctor suspects that you may have PID, he or she must be
Viral Tests
06/12/08, HealthwiseA viral test is done to find infection-causing viruses. Viruses grow only in living cells. Viruses cause disease by destroying or damaging the cells they infect, damaging the body's immune system, changing the genetic material (DNA) of th
Sexual Assault - The Examination
01/01/03, PDR.netNext, a doctor will examine your vagina and treat anything that needs attention. He or she will also look for semen or other signs of sexual intercourse and take samples of secretions from all areas involved in the attack. A doctor, nurse, or techn
Gynecological exam for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
07/02/08, HealthwiseA gynecological exam for genital warts includes:
Physical examination for genital warts (human papillomavirus) for men
07/02/08, HealthwiseA visual exam of the penis and anus is most important to diagnose genital warts in men. A magnifying glass may be used to help locate abnormal tissue.
Biopsy of genital warts (human papillomavirus)
07/02/08, HealthwiseYour doctor may take a sample, or biopsy, of abnormal tissue. The majority of warts do not require a biopsy. But a biopsy may be taken if genital warts cannot be easily identified with a physical examination or during a gynecology ex
Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Exams and Tests
07/02/08, HealthwiseA doctor usually can diagnose visible genital warts using your medical history and a physical examination. But not all HPV infections cause visible warts. If you don't have any visible genital warts or other symptoms, it may be hard
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Exams and Tests
05/21/08, HealthwiseBecause both physical and psychological factors are often involved, it may be difficult to diagnose the exact cause of your erection problem.
Trichomoniasis - Exams and Tests
07/22/08, HealthwiseTrichomoniasis (trich) is diagnosed by:
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