STI and privacy : do I have to tell my partner about past ST Posted: 05-31-07 04:41am
hello,
im just woundering if you could help me, i
have been with my partner for 7months now
but before i got with him i was with
somebody else and he gave me a sti, which
we both got treated for. But now i am
getting the same symtoms again, i was
using comdoms with my partner up until
about 2months ago when it started getting
serious, do you think i could of still had
the sti or is there a chance he did? i
have a appointment at the clinc today but
i am just really worryied they will tell
my partner i had it before or is that
private? and how can i tell him to get a
check up? just dont know how to tell him.
please help
thank you
What STD were you diagnosed with before
you met your present partner? What kinds
of symptoms do you have now? If a present
medical examination reveals that you have
some kind of STD you will HAVE TO tell
your partner for 2 reasons:
1. In most cases of STD both partners need
to be treated to prevent recurrence, and
2. You should be honest with your partner
for the good of your relationship.
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