FAQs / ASK-A-DOC

STDs can be transmitted even if symptoms are absent or if the disease is in its initial stages. It is recommended to get tested for STDs if you are sexually active, even if you do not exhibit any symptoms or have symptoms that appear unrelated. Seek immediate treatment for STDs if required.

While it is possible but the chances are rare. Despite common misconceptions, the gonorrhea bacteria cannot survive for a significant amount of time outside the body, making transmission from a toilet seat or doorknob highly unlikely.
 

According to the most recent estimates from the CDC, around 20% of the American population, or roughly 1 in 5 individuals, are believed to have a sexually transmitted infection.
 
 

Having an STD doesn't necessarily indicate that your partner has been unfaithful. It's possible that they had it prior to meeting you and were unaware of their contagious state. Additionally, re-infection is a possibility, which highlights the importance of both parties getting tested and treated concurrently. The process is straightforward and can be done easily through the purchase of STD antibiotics online.

Correctly using condoms, limiting sexual partners, and avoiding drug and alcohol use during sex can decrease the risk of or prevent infection. The most efficient method of avoiding STDs is abstinence or refraining from sexual activity.

While it is rare with most STDs, Herpes can sometimes be transmitted through kissing.

 

For sexually active individuals, testing should be done annually or every 3-6 months if they have multiple or anonymous partners. Testing is crucial after having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a new partner or during pregnancy.

Using a condom properly can offer some safeguard against sexually transmitted infections that spread through bodily fluids. Nevertheless, condoms cannot provide complete protection against all STDs, particularly those transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.

Despite common misconceptions, both giving and receiving oral sex can often lead to the transmission of Gonorrhea and Herpes.

You can contract some STDs through oral or anal sex, and skin-to-skin contact can also transmit these infections, even if you haven't had vaginal intercourse.

 

Antibiotics can cure certain STDs, including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and Trichomoniasis, while others like HPV and HSV are not curable but can be managed with medication.

Yes, once your partner consents and creates a patient account, and submits the consultation form, we can proceed with treating them for their STDs.

Yes, treatment will be provided if your STD test results are positive.

 

In the case of certain sexually transmitted diseases, treatment may be initiated if you exhibit symptoms or have been potentially exposed to the disease.