Gynecology

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

Women concerned that they may have contracted or been exposed to these diseases need an examination. The vagina, cervix and pelvic organs will be examined and swabs used to take cell samples to determine if an STD is present. Several tests may be necessary as many of the STDs can occur at the same time. Results may take several days to obtain but often treatment can be started at the first visit.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 28, 2008