How long after unprotected sex should you wait to have STD testing?

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chlamydia/gonorrhea test - wait 3 weeks after exposure since it takes that long to show up on this type of test

HIV blood test - takes 3-6 months for a conclusive result

If you are having std symptoms soon after exposure, you can still go to the dr for a physical exam. They can take a culture and examine it under the microscope for things like bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections etc. They can also examine lesions to determine if you may have warts or herpes

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As soon as possible. Also, follow up with your doctor as soon as possible. In the future, don't have unprotected sex.  

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It depends on the std. Talk to a doctor, there are several tests for several different STDs, some are bacterial & are easy to test for. Some are viral and are harder to test for and have a much longer period before your body produces antibodies (the things that tests look for.) Some viral tests are very expensive.  

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You should get tested immediatly. You should also go back in 6 months and get tested again. And then 1 year later you should go back to be tested again. Some STD's will appear very soon, and some take time to show up.
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