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Tests negative but symptoms persist

Hello, at the beginning of January I received unprotected oral sex. Approximately 9 weeks later, I was beginning to show symptoms of chlamydia/gonorrhea: constant urge to urinate, urinating multiple times throughout the day, and  having an odd feeling "down there." I went to my schools medical center to figure out what was wrong. The doctor said my urethra contained moisture/liquid more than usual. He had me feel two cups for samples; the first cup was for the STI test and the second for any UTI/other bacteria. When I filled cups, I noticed the first cup (where I first started to urinate in) looked different from the second: it looked "cloudy" in comparison to the other. A day later I got my results: negative for chlamydia and gonorrhea (the PCR test was performed). However, a week later, I'm noticing a kinda white discharge and I'm now worried..

Given the PCR test at 9 weeks, how accurate can I trust my results? Do I have an STD that needs treatment? What is the probability it was a false negative or the lab misread the test?

Thank you
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Then you need to return and request further diagnosis. Cloudy pee will warrant medication to clear the bacteria.
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There is no real reason to suspect that you would get an STI from oral sex. Hence it is no surprise that chlam/gon are not showing up. They often don't cloud pee in any event. Burning and discharge are more common.

Other bacterial infections will however cloud urine. An antibiotic should help you out here, what have you been prescribed?
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My doctor said the urine sample used for UTI/Kidney was normal. I have not been prescribed any medications.
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