[Question #13699] Testing Confirmation

 
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18 hours ago
Hello Doctors,

I have been on the forum a few times over the last year and a half. I am currently doing very well in therapy and have been able to stop going to see providers (I previously used mainly massage parlors and escorts (only a couple of times)).  

I tested negative for Trich, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia on 12/10 via a urine sample. I did engage in cunninglingus a few times prior to the other exposures but based on a Gonorrhea and Chlamydia throat swab on 9/11 last year (a week after my last cunninglingus expsure that I can remember) I believe that is sufficient as well.

My main question is I have a HIV and Syphilis blood test this coming Monday 1/12 which is exactly 6 weeks since my Nov 30th oral exposure. I havent seen any syphilis presenting lesions on my genitals and havent had any other flu like symptoms (HIV) so I believe I am in the all clear for all STDs. 

My exposures since my annual physical on Jul 26 (where I did a full run of STD test, all negative) have been mainly handjobs/frottage (no risk) and a couple cunninglingus/oral (low risk) and just the one protected sex with an escort. All of which I have had the appropriate urine tests and throat swabs after. This Mondays Syphilis and HIV Blood Test should put me in the clear for the last two I had to wait longer for. Do you think HSV/HPV and Hep are worth testing for I have been HPV and Hep vaccinated as I am in the US. And have never had visible breakouts of anything that looks like herpes. Also is 6 weeks conclusive for HIV and Syphilis or is 3 months more accurate.

I would love to close the door on this chapter of my life as I am ready to stop putting myself and my partner at risk.
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
18 hours ago
Welcome back but I'm sorry you found it necessary. In fact, I don't really understand why you're here; I see no new questions and it seems to me you correctly understand you have no STD and do not need further testing. I am confident your pending tests will also be negative; from a medical/risk perspective you didn't need testing. Six weeks is conclusive for HIV and syphilis testing. I agree you are "in the clear for all STDs." I see no reason you cannot "close the door on this chapter" now.

Am I missing something?

HHH, MD
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