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Q: STI and privacy : do I have to tell my partner about past ST

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 31st, 2007

hello,
im just woundering if you could help me, i have been with my partner for 7months now but before i got with him i was with somebody else and he gave me a sti, which we both got treated for. But now i am getting the same symtoms again, i was using comdoms with my partner up until about 2months ago when it started getting serious, do you think i could of still had the sti or is there a chance he did? i have a appointment at the clinc today but i am just really worryied they will tell my partner i had it before or is that private? and how can i tell him to get a check up? just dont know how to tell him.
please help
thank you

Replies(1)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 12th, 2007

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A2870

What STD were you diagnosed with before you met your present partner? What kinds of symptoms do you have now? If a present medical examination reveals that you have some kind of STD you will HAVE TO tell your partner for 2 reasons:
1. In most cases of STD both partners need to be treated to prevent recurrence, and
2. You should be honest with your partner for the good of your relationship.

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