Is this enough time for test to be accurate - HELP

[gasketgirl]

Dear Doctor,
I know that you get a lot of questions, and I appreciate your consideration in answering my question.  

I had vaginal intercourse with a man 2 weeks ago.  The penetration was only about 3 minutes before I stopped the interlude, and there was no ejaculation.  Most likely there was pre-*** involved.  He went for STD testing yesterday, at my request.  He had the swab culture done for Chl and Gonn, and blood testing for STDs and HIV.  His last unprotected sexual activity was early October 2007 and his last protected sexual activity was November 2007.  If his tests come back negative, is that enough time to assume they are conclusive and for me not to be tested?  If I should be tested, how long should I wait (I know on HIV I would need to wait atleast 3 months and again at 6 months), but for the other tests how long before I could test and be assured in my results?  

I was treated for a UTI 3 days prior to our time together, and about a week after our time together my vaginal area became very red and irritated and the discharge has changed some.  I took a home UTI test and it was negative and I took a PH Level home test and it tested 4.5.  I did an over the counter yeast infection treatment this morning.  There is no itching just a burning/irritated feeling in the entire area. Not sure if this is something to be worried about, something minor that my worries are making worse, or what.

Thank you for your help.
GG

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Glad to help. Take care.  EWH

[gasketgirl]

Thank you again.  I really appreciate your response and this website.  It has been the only website that I have spent time on where it seems like the goal is to educate firmly without trying to make someone paranoid.  You are greatly appreciated.
GG

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Those little bumps are normal parts of your genitalia.  Many people have them but rarely notice then till they look closely.  Don't be concerned.  EWH

[gasketgirl]

Thank you for your prompt response.  I have found this website to be very informative and instead of creating more worry and panic, it has actually calmed my fears and worries.  

As a follow up note, I did see a doctor this evening as the pain/burning became worse.  I was tested for a UTI and that test was negative, and I was examined for a yeast infection and was told it did not look like I had one.  The doctor said she wasn't sure why I was feeling such discomfort and prescribed Levaquin 500mg 2x day for 10 days and also gave me Diflucan to take.  I have on my own determined that the pain appears to be isolated to the Urethra and right around and above it versus the vaginal opening.  I had the little orange pill that I was prescribed with my UTI left over and I took one and that did seem to help with the discomfort, but after taking it I developed dry mouth.  A quick question that I did have was in examining myself and determining where the pain was actually coming from I noticed that at the base of and the side of my vagina there are what feels like little bumps.  Can that be normal?

Thank you again, I know that your time is valuable and the fact that you dedicate it to this site is wonderful.

GG

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Congratulations on having the kind of communications which allow you to discuss infection status with your partner.  If his tests are negative, you have nothing to worry about - his results would be definitive and thus you would not be at risk from the exposures and would not need testing becasue of your expsoure to him.

As for your own symptoms, your UTI treatment does tend to predispose you to a yeast infection.  On the other hand, there are many potential non-STD causes of genital irritation and/or discharge.  If it is not better, it would be in your best interest to see your health care provider for evaluation.

Hope this helps.  EWH