Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 226-230, May 2010

STIs in women: symptoms and examination

Jan Welch MBE BSc FRCP FFFLM is a Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health at King's College Hospital, London, UK. She qualified from St Thomas' Hospital, London, and trained in virology and genitourinary medicine in London. Her research interests include HIV in pregnancy, and rape and sexual assault. Conflicts of interest: none

Abstract 

STIs are common. Sensitive, non-judgemental history-taking and careful examination are crucial steps in facilitating the correct diagnosis in symptomatic women as well as in providing the basis for delivering safe and effective treatment to the patient and her partner(s). The article provides detailed information about how to do this, including sample questions to ask.

Keywords: bimanual examination, sexual history, sexually transmitted infections, speculum, symptoms, vaginal examination

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PII: S1357-3039(10)00030-7

doi:10.1016/j.mpmed.2010.01.013

Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 226-230, May 2010

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