What to ask the doctor

The most important thing to do in the lead up to your first appointment is to note down all your symptoms and list any questions or concerns you have.

Some questions to consider include:

• What do you think is causing my symptoms?
• How can I confirm what it is?
• What is an STI test Glossary: STI Test
  A test that checks for specific sexually transmitted infection. The infections that a STI Test checks for can vary depending on your symptoms and doctor. Speak to your doctor for more information. and how is it carried out?
• Does an STI test screen for genital herpes?
• How long will it take to get the results?
• How can I treat the symptoms while I wait for the results?
• How will I be notified of my results?