Making the Diagnosis
If you have some of the symptoms described in this article, or think you may have a sexually transmitted disease, you'll need a medical exam to diagnose and determine the best treatment for the specific STI.
Sexually active individuals, particularly those with multiple partners, are recommended to have regular check-ups with a family doctor. In some cases, there are no obvious symptoms and the infections that cause STIs can only be identified through regular STI screening tests.