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.