If you are sexually active, it is imperative to visit your doctor regularly for a sexual check-up. In the region, it is often not addressed due to cultural sensitivities and many in these communities feel ashamed to visit a doctor to check for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
During these check-ups, the doctor will ask you about your sexual history, and often these questions may seem personal. However, it is important to answer truthfully so that a diagnosis is made possible.
After this an examination of the reproductive organs is conducted where the doctor can inspect the areas for any abnormalities. These tests differ between men and women, and the examinations can sometimes be slightly painful or uncomfortable for both genders.
While this may seem like an invasive procedure, the doctor will be able to identify any issues, and if needed suggest specific tests to rule out any possibilities.
It is necessary that once an individual is sexually active to seek medical attention throughout different intervals to prevent STDs and STIs, most of which can be treated painlessly, from deteriorating and affecting a patient’s overall health.
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