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Syphilis Testing Question
I've been dating a girl for over 2 years. We have been lifelong friends, but not lifelong partners. Since we started dating, we have always had unprotected vaginal and oral sex, even though neither of us have ever tested for any STD's and HIV. This is foolish, but we are pretty naive to these things.
To correct myself, I can't say NEVER tested, meaning she has a yearly pap with her Gyno and they test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. She has always been negative. She hasn't tested for anything else, and I haven't tested for anything at all. We've both had 5-6 partners who we have had unprotected sexual relationships with over the previous 8 years before we dated. All of mine were in Southern California. 3 of hers were in Atlanta where she went to college. We are both heterosexual, white, non-drug users.
Now that I've give you all the background (which may have been pointless) I need to know what the heck we should test for. We both went to our local clinic and they showed us a list of the tests they offer. There is so much information on the internet and it's really hard to figure out WHICH tests we should take.
For instance... For syphilis they offer 2 tests. One test was called an "RPR" test. Another test was called "Treponema Pallidum (Syphilis) Screening Cascade" They both cost the exact same amount, but I have no idea which test is right for us.
Can anyone share their insight about these tests? Are they best for us? Should I seek other tests?
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-1/O/2 Antibody by ICMA
HIV-1/O/2 4th Generation DUO
Hep B Surface Antigen
Hep B Core Antibody IgM
Hep C Virus Ab
Hep C RNA
Syphilis RPR
Syphilis Treponema Pallidum Screening
HSV-1 IgG
HSV-1 IgM
HSV-2 IgG
Chlamydia, NAA Urine
Gonorrhea, NAA Urine
To correct myself, I can't say NEVER tested, meaning she has a yearly pap with her Gyno and they test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. She has always been negative. She hasn't tested for anything else, and I haven't tested for anything at all. We've both had 5-6 partners who we have had unprotected sexual relationships with over the previous 8 years before we dated. All of mine were in Southern California. 3 of hers were in Atlanta where she went to college. We are both heterosexual, white, non-drug users.
Now that I've give you all the background (which may have been pointless) I need to know what the heck we should test for. We both went to our local clinic and they showed us a list of the tests they offer. There is so much information on the internet and it's really hard to figure out WHICH tests we should take.
For instance... For syphilis they offer 2 tests. One test was called an "RPR" test. Another test was called "Treponema Pallidum (Syphilis) Screening Cascade" They both cost the exact same amount, but I have no idea which test is right for us.
Can anyone share their insight about these tests? Are they best for us? Should I seek other tests?
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-1/O/2 Antibody by ICMA
HIV-1/O/2 4th Generation DUO
Hep B Surface Antigen
Hep B Core Antibody IgM
Hep C Virus Ab
Hep C RNA
Syphilis RPR
Syphilis Treponema Pallidum Screening
HSV-1 IgG
HSV-1 IgM
HSV-2 IgG
Chlamydia, NAA Urine
Gonorrhea, NAA Urine
It says you are 26 and in CA, you should not be naive.
HIV-Antibody
Hep-post in the Hep forum
Syphilis RPR
HSV-IGG both
Yes chlamydia and gonorrhea
HIV-Antibody
Hep-post in the Hep forum
Syphilis RPR
HSV-IGG both
Yes chlamydia and gonorrhea
Want to apologize because my title targeted Syphilis, but I'm really seeking ANY insight for these tests. Thank you again...
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
