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When working up a sexual transmitted disease your physician should ask these questions:

• Any new sexual partner(s)
• History of multiple sexual partners
• History of genital ulceration (which can increase the risk of HIV acquisition)
• History of sexual intercourse with trauma (which can increase the risk of acquisition of hepatitis B or C)
• Types of sexual exposures ( anal and/or oral)
• Frequency of condom use
• Any abdominal pain
• Hygienic practices

This should be followed by a vaginal exam - with a speculum and with two hands; multiple cultures, microscopic exam of the discharge and a urine analysis.

 

If these were not done for you then you must return to another doctor. I specifically recommend a Gynecologist. These physicians are easy to find in private practice and in any public health clinic. The proper diagnosis is very important.

 

I hope this answer helps you.