Im getting "checked" at the doctor for STD/HIV.... whats the test/procedure like?

okay IM not concerned or scared.. Im not a man whore. I heard they shove a Q TIP up my uretha... so yea... sounds QUITE PAINFUL. So Im asking!!!

I don't know if they "shove" anything up there but I believe they do "swab" the area. Besides, even its a little uncomfortable when you have that done, just think of how much worse things could feel if you don't! you are doing the right thing by getting tested, don't worry, I don't think the experience will be as bad as you were told.

you know im not really sure but if you log onto like a medical web site you could probably find out ! if i find out ill hit you up ! :]

Painless for the most part. You can be tested for most STDs through a urine sample, and a select few (like HIV/AIDs) require a blood sample, which involves the use of a needle smaller than the one used for donating blood.

Also I commend you for caring enough about yourself and those you love to get tested.

They ask about your sexual history, they draw blood, they give you a pelvic exam, if you're a woman. With a man they probably examine your genital area. It's not anything painful and nothing to worry about. The only thing I hated was having to wait so long for the HIV results, but I was negative, thank God.

the symboll of STD some times are not visible and visible after some years, after blood exam it is easily find out, in the case of HIV elisa and westernblot exam of blood are easily to determine, first dot method, after other tests

r u afraid of this test? hey dont b its just normal n quiet regular one it is tested by either ur blood or urine test for more information chek in google best to solve ur problem

just few drops of urine on a strip and wait for the dots to appear the doctor would tell you.

for HIV/STD testing you'll be counselled first. in which they'll tell what the tests r for. then they collect a blood sample. and if ur female take a pap smear. if u have any complaints{any discharge/ulcers} they may collect some of the dischage or pus on a q-tip. post test they'll call u for results and post test counselling. this is done at all govenment hospitals in India.

Tell them to do blood test for Herpes Antibodies oryou won't know if you have herpes. Normal STD test doesn't test for it.