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Q: Herpes And Syphilis Question?
asked by: forgiven on September 15th, 2007
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I am a straight male. I am pretty good with protecting myself with intercourse but I am worried about herpes and syphilis. From the first time I was sexually active at 17 to now 26 I noticed I have kissed a lot of females and I have only received oral sex 5 times unprotected. All my hiv test up to now are all negative. I've never had to my knowledge a herpes outbreak in my genital area or around my mouth (small painful blister legion bumps) never had that happen but sometimes in my mouth when I am stressed I'll get one white legion with red around it and it is painful but it is only when I'm stressed. And the kissing. I was reading that you can get syphilis from kissing. Up till now no signs of syphilis. Brown painless bump. No signs of syphilis in mouth or genitals. I want to get test because I really can't say with 100% accurately I have it or not. And what is a good waiting period from possible exposure to get testing for both of these.
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Rosie H
replied on September 25th, 2007
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Well in men it usually takes 2-3 weeks to come up, i think...but see your doc and get checked for the things you are worried about. Thats the only sure way to know.
It doesnt sound like you have any symptoms either. See your doc though and get tested. It will ease your mind.
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Marianne0558
replied on September 25th, 2007
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Some men do not experience symptoms for a lot of STDs. It's usually women who find out first. I would go to the doctor and get a basic blood test for all STDs, not just herpes and syphilis. This should put your mind at ease.
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