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Can Intake Of Thyroxin Affect Results Of STD Test?
Question: hi doctor
I AM TAKING MEDICINE FOR HIGH TSH LEVEL - 60.0, WHICH I RECENTLY GOT IT TESTED AND STARTED TAKING MEDICINE THYROXIN 100MCG, ITS BEEN ABOUT PAST 3 DAYS,
NOW I WANTED TO GET STD TEST DONE SINCE I HAVING RED RASHES ON THE SHAFT AND AND ON THE FORESKIN WHICH COVERS THE SHAFT OF THE PENIS, SHOULD I GO FOR THE TEST, WILL THE RESULT VARY WITH THIS TSH READING OR SHOULD I WAIT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THIS.
I AM TAKING MEDICINE FOR HIGH TSH LEVEL - 60.0, WHICH I RECENTLY GOT IT TESTED AND STARTED TAKING MEDICINE THYROXIN 100MCG, ITS BEEN ABOUT PAST 3 DAYS,
NOW I WANTED TO GET STD TEST DONE SINCE I HAVING RED RASHES ON THE SHAFT AND AND ON THE FORESKIN WHICH COVERS THE SHAFT OF THE PENIS, SHOULD I GO FOR THE TEST, WILL THE RESULT VARY WITH THIS TSH READING OR SHOULD I WAIT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THIS.
Brief Answer:
You can get tested if at high risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thyroxin would not vary the results of the STD test.
Are you sexually active? Do you have unprotected intercourse with a women? Do you have multiple relationships.
Red rashes on the head and shaft of penis could be multiple reasons.
Let me know other details.
You can get tested if at high risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thyroxin would not vary the results of the STD test.
Are you sexually active? Do you have unprotected intercourse with a women? Do you have multiple relationships.
Red rashes on the head and shaft of penis could be multiple reasons.
Let me know other details.
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