{"id":7780,"date":"2022-11-09T11:29:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T10:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/what-stds-are-there-and-when-is-it-best-to-get-tested\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T06:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T05:26:28","slug":"what-stds-are-there-and-when-is-it-best-to-get-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/what-stds-are-there-and-when-is-it-best-to-get-tested\/","title":{"rendered":"What STDs are there, and when is it best to get tested?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Welke-SOAs-zijn-er-en-wanneer-laat-ik-mij-best-testen-scaled.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:4%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:4%;padding-left:5%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:20%;margin-bottom:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"margin-top:2%;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What STDs are there, and when is it best to get tested?<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong><em>There are a lot of sexually transmitted diseases. We give you a comprehensive list below. It is important to know that contracting an STD will not always happen after unsafe sexual contact. Unsafe sex (without a condom or cup) is of course the most common cause. Yet you should also be careful during safe sexual contact (with a condom or flap). The risk of bringing different bodily fluids into contact remains real. Even when having safe sex with different bed partners, it is advisable to get tested in time.      <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, you can also become infected through blood contact (your blood in contact with infected blood), or through the use of items that are contaminated, such as needles or syringes (after tattooing, piercing, drug use).<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can contract an STD without experiencing any symptoms<\/strong>. However, without treatment, there can be consequences for your health. The consequences range from mild symptoms to (in the most severe case) infertility and\/or life-threatening infections. Individuals who do not experience symptoms are also at greater risk of infecting other people because they are often unaware of the dangers.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>What symptoms can be experienced?<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Depending on the STD you have contracted, the symptoms can obviously differ from each other. The general rule is: notice a change in your body after (unsafe) sexual contact? Get preventive testing so you can rule out STDs or treat them if necessary.  <\/p>\n<p>Do you notice any symptoms? If so, it might be one or more of the following: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fever<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Itching or pain of the genitals (penis, vagina, anus)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Redness, blisters, warts or other wounds on the genitals or skin<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Swollen glands<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Blood loss after sex<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vaginal discharge is different from normal (in women)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fluid from the penis (in men)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pain when urinating<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other or no symptoms are certainly possible<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Betamedics, we offer two types of screening: <a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/std-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basic STD screening<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/std-expanded-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comprehensive STD screening<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/std-basics\/\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-right fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View our STD baseline survey<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>What STDs are there, and when is it best to get tested?<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><b>By default, an STD screening mainly detects Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. At Betamedics, however, we go further and further. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The basic screening already tests for the following common sexually transmitted pathogens, among others: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Haemophilus ducreyi, Chlamydia trachomatis Serovar L, Treponema pallidum (Syphilis) and Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum, Mycoplasma hominis, Varicella zoster virus, Cytomegalovirus. In women, an additional search for Gardnerella vaginalis is also performed. <\/p>\n<p><b>In a rare case, a test performed too early after a high-risk contact may give a false negative result.  <\/b><b>Therefore, in case of persistent anxiety or symptoms, it is best to retest after several weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Chlamydia trachomatis<\/b>, the most common STD. Chlamydia often does not cause symptoms. Do you experience symptoms anyway? Then they usually appear 1 to 3 weeks after infection. If you experience no symptoms, it is best to test after 3 weeks. If you do experience symptoms, you can also come in earlier for testing.     <\/p>\n<p><b>Gonorrhea<\/b>, popularly called <b>gonorrhea<\/b>, is also a highly contagious STD that is common. Again, testing is usually recommended after 3 weeks. If you experience symptoms earlier, the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae ) sometimes show up in the test earlier. It is often thought that gonorrhea is always accompanied by symptoms, but this is not always true.   <\/p>\n<p><b>Mycoplasma genitalium <\/b>, or Mycroplasm for short, is not always routinely tested. Yet completely unjustified. If you experience symptoms (usually pain when urinating) and you have already tested negative for gonorrhea or Chlamydia, it is possible that you are infected with this bacterium. Testing is also recommended after 3 weeks but can be done earlier when symptoms appear.   <\/p>\n<p><b>Mycoplasma hominis<\/b>: urogenital commensal that when present in excess may be potentially linked to vaginitis, endometritis and salpingitis.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ureaplasma urealyticum<\/b> and <b>Ureaplasma parvum<\/b> are bacteria occasionally found near the vagina (but also near the penis in men). In most cases, these bacteria are among the normal, harmless inhabitants of the genital tract and therefore cause no symptoms at all. However, in women, the bacteria are also associated with complications during pregnancy (such as low birth weight or premature delivery) or can be the cause of infertility. In patients without symptoms, this bacterium certainly does not need to be treated. If the bacteria do cause symptoms, a course of antibiotics can be started (doxycycline, available on prescription), but unlike Gardnerella vaginalis, Ureaplasma bacteria are much more difficult to treat successfully.    <\/p>\n<p><b>Haemophilus ducreyi<\/b>: cause of soft shanker (painful ulcus molle or chancroid).<\/p>\n<p><b>Chlamydia trachomatis Serovar L<\/b>: cause of lymphogranuloma venereum (painful, unilateral lymphadenopathy).<\/p>\n<p><b>Treponema pallidum<\/b>: cause of syphilis (ulcus durum, painless hard shanker).<\/p>\n<p><b>Trichomonas vaginalis<\/b>. The name of this STD may make you think it occurs only in women, but that is incorrect. Men can also develop an inflammation of the urethra, called urethritis. Testing for Trichomonas is indicated from 4 weeks after sexual contact. If there are obvious symptoms, testing can be done earlier as well.    <\/p>\n<p><b>Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2<\/b>. This virus often gives rise to skin and mucous membrane infections. We distinguish two major types where type 1 often causes a fever blister or cold sore, and type 2 gives rise to genital herpes. Basically, both viruses can cause infections on the entire body. Usually the blisters associated with this virus occur within 1 week. You are most contagious when the herpes vesicles are already visible, but you can also pass this on to a partner shortly before (and after).     <\/p>\n<p><b>Varicella-zoster virus<\/b>: cause of anogenital zona. May mimic classic genital herpes. <\/p>\n<p><b>Cytomegalovirus<\/b>: cause of viral proctitis.<\/p>\n<p><b>Gardnerella vaginalis<\/b> is a bacterium associated with a clinical syndrome called &#8220;bacterial vaginosis. This condition is characterized by bad-smelling vaginal discharge, irritation or itching of the vagina and increased vaginal discharge. Bacterial vaginosis is not an STD, but a common vaginal infection that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women and also occurs in women who do not have sexual contact. The condition is caused by an imbalance at the level of the vagina, which allows these bacteria to grow. There are many causes of this imbalance, including the use of soap in the pubic area, fluctuations in hormone levels and the presence of an IUD. Treatment for bacterial vaginosis consists of a course of antibiotics (metronidazole, available by prescription). The condition affects only women and is not transmissible to men. Thus, partners do not need to be co-treated.       <\/p>\n<p><b>The above STDs can be tested on a urethral or vaginal swab or on first morning urine (in men). With morning urine, the first 10-20 ml of morning urine is most optimal for a sample. You can pick up a urine cup in advance from us (free of charge) or from the pharmacy. This way you can collect your urine immediately after waking up.   <\/b>  It is a good idea to draw on the urine container with a marker a mark line between 10 and 20 ml. In women, the analysis is preferably done on a genital swab. <\/p>\n<p>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/std-expanded-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comprehensive STD screening<\/a>, in addition to the genital swab or the first morning urine, a blood sample is also required. Only in this way can we also detect HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis antibodies. <\/p>\n<p><b>HIV <\/b>is the virus that causes AIDS. The virus slowly breaks down your immune system. There is generally still a great deal of fear surrounding HIV. Of course, it is important to first prevent yourself from contracting an HIV infection. Do you think you have come in contact with this STD? If the risk contact occurred within 72h you can contact your doctor and inquire about PEP. PEP is a course of medication that can prevent HIV from settling in the body after you have been exposed to the virus.      <\/p>\n<p>Did the risk contact occur longer ago? If so, choose to get tested promptly. An infection cannot be undone (which is why prevention is obviously important), but HIV medication can keep you from getting sick or passing on the virus in the future. Ask your doctor about this, of course.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/hiv-2\/\" style=\"margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-right fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View our HIV test<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\">\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/hiv-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HIV test<\/a> can be performed as early as 10 days after the contracted risk, in which case it is only 100% reliable if the result is positive. In case of a negative result, it is best to repeat the test after at least 6 weeks to definitively confirm this negative result. <\/p>\n<p><b>If there is new unprotected sexual contact in the meantime, there is a risk of re-infection and testing should be done again at least 6 weeks after this new unprotected contact. This also applies to other STDs; with an interim new unprotected sexual contact, there is always a risk of re-infection, and a test should therefore be performed repeatedly. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Hepatitis <\/b>is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of the Hepatitis viruses. Again, infection is possible without symptoms. If symptoms do develop after a Hepatitis infection, they usually occur 2 to 3 months after the infection. Often at first, these are vague symptoms such as fatigue, feeling of flu, decreased appetite, nausea, fever, joint pain.   <\/p>\n<p>With Hepatitis B, 2 out of 3 people experience no symptoms at all. The Hepatitis B virus can be transmitted through body fluids, such as blood, semen and vaginal fluids. The Hepatitis C virus is transmitted primarily through infected blood. After risky contact, it can take up to 10 weeks for Hepatitis B to be detectable in blood, and it can take 2 to 6 months for antibodies against Hepatitis C to be detectable.   <\/p>\n<p><b>Syphilis <\/b>is caused by the bacterium (spirochete) Treponema pallidum. The venereal disease can be diagnosed starting several weeks after the first symptoms appear. After suspicious contact, antibodies against Syphilis can only be detected after several weeks. In the absence of visible symptoms, it is recommended to wait 3 months before testing after unsafe sexual contact.   <\/p>\n<p>If you are not experiencing symptoms of an STD, you may be wondering why it is so important to test. Even though some symptoms may not be immediately visible, they may show up later and have serious consequences for your health. In addition, of course, there is the risk of infection for the partner you have been intimate with. You may not experience any symptoms yourself, but you can still unintentionally pass on an STD and the person who caught it may experience serious symptoms.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\">\n<p><b>If you have questions or would like more information or our STD screening<\/b><b>s<\/b><strong><i>? <\/i><\/strong><b>Do not hesitate to contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact form <\/a>or call 051\/920.911<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What STDs are there, and when is it best to get tested | Test My Blood<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are a lot of sexually transmitted diseases. 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