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areweready · September 2011

Please don't judge. Yes, I have had unprotected sex with guys before I met my husband. With all the blood tests that the OB/RE did and have done, if there was a potential possibilty of an STD (yes gross and very scary) would it have shown up? I mean none of the doctors ordered an STD test...ever. So, am I supposed to say "hey I was silly in my 20's and made a few mistakes, test me" or, would something be off on the tests and paps? Again, please don't judge, I wish I was more careful when I was younger Embarrassed

I obviously have no symptoms but, what if I had/have one and that can be affecting everything. I'm really embarrased to randomly bring this up to the docs....

rockpaperlove · September 2011

All of my initial blood tests with both my OBGYN and RE included STD tests. I am surprised your doctor did not screen you for STD's as an initial thing to rule out???

Delta04 · September 2011

First of all, I am sure there are several women on this board that have not always been very careful in their past. That said, I do remember that they did an HIV test for me and DH but I don't recall them doing an STD screen. They could have, I just don't remember.

I think you should ask what type of b/w screening they do before you start - although this info may be spelled out in any literature they give you. And if for some reason they don't do an STD screen, I don't think it is a bad idea to ask for one any way. You would hate to be in a situation where you were exposed to something and had to deal with it while PG.

ETA: my GYN did a screen before sending me to the RE (who is in the same practice). So my RE had that info before and just did the HIV test.

trying4alittle1 · September 2011

My RE does do testing for STD's. I would ask to be tested just for peace of mind!

areweready · September 2011

I'm going to call the RE now, I think in reality, it should be checked out. Just in case (omg i certainly hope not!)

Edwina.McDunnough · September 2011

HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

areweready · September 2011

I just spoke to the nurse. She said as long as my paps come back normal and I don't have any symptoms, they won't do the std testing until we go for our first round of IUI where we would both have to go. Hmmm...I wonder if I should call my GP and ask her to do it.

BeeBee08 · September 2011

Edwina.McDunnough:
HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

Me too. They won't do any treatments at my clinic without current testing (annual).

Try not to get too worried about it, chances are you don't have anything. And as bad as it sounds, don't beat yourself up even if you do. I remember when I needed a LEEP a couple of years ago and my DH got all weird that I had been exposed to HPV (which upward of 90% of sexually active people are) and I just said that for all we know, it was him that exposed me to it! I am not promoting "blame shifting", I'm just saying that you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. Good Luck!

areweready · September 2011

Thanks bfarrell. I left a message for the nurse at my OB's office. With the message I left, (kinda saying, why wasn't I tested thus far), they will probably do it. I think I'm just looking for piece of mind. You know, it's always been like in the back of my mind that "what if" but, I was always afraid too. If I do have something, it should be dealt with immediately....not matter what. Very scary! Sure wish I didn't do all I did 10 years ago, you know.

stinkerbell6879 · September 2011

Try not to be to hard on yourself! I am sure that there are plenty of us who have made those mistakes, but it is what is. I would just ask and it's something that needs to be done regardless. IMO.

Faith722 · September 2011

Edwina.McDunnough:
HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

Same for me. It's part of their routine b/w before treatments.

Aegis2005 · September 2011

Faith722:

Edwina.McDunnough:
HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

Same for me. It's part of their routine b/w before treatments.

Same here - standard STD panel and HIV test

Mitzi Bishi · September 2011

Aegis2005:
Faith722:

Edwina.McDunnough:
HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

Same for me. It's part of their routine b/w before treatments.

Same here - standard STD panel and HIV test

Another standard test vote here.

naybird · September 2011

My RE tested for everything, including a full panel STD test for both DH and myself right off the bat. I've never had an abnormal pap. It was done so we could rule everything out. Good luck, and no judgment here!!

Cupcake36 · September 2011

Ours tested everything. Full STD panel for both of us (Hepatitis, Chlamydia, Syphilis & HIV). I think it's pretty standard.

areweready · September 2011

Thanks girls!

km0426 · September 2011

Edwina.McDunnough:
HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea were required at both my clinics.

Me too.

lilredj · September 2011

Don't be so hard on yourself! We all make mistakes.

My RE tested me at some point for STD's, and DH at our IVF consult. They won't move on until they get the results back. I would just ask if you have any questions. I am sure they will test if you ask!

madhatterxo · September 2011

naybird:
My RE tested for everything, including a full panel STD test for both DH and myself right off the bat. I've never had an abnormal pap. It was done so we could rule everything out. Good luck, and no judgment here!!

My 1st RE did the same thing. He tested for everything under the sun. My new RE retested everything before we did any treatments.

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