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Dr- 1. I Recently Met A Girl & There Seems

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Posted on Sat, 1 Dec 2018
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1. I recently met a girl & there seems to be some mutual attraction between us- I would like to date her if she is interested

2. I have heard from others that she is recovering from addiction to heroine

3. I know that at some point in her life she used it but now I'm not sure where she is with that situation

4. I would like to socialize with her but I am concerned about her addiction & exposing myself to possible STDs - Of course I have no evidence that she has any illness or any problems

5. What do you suggest?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest to ask her to get tested together for STD.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and welcome to "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern about this relationship but I think that the best way to find out the answer to these questions is to date with her and gradually to see her situation about her addiction.
Furthermore, before you have sexual intercourse I think that is normal to know and to ask about her situation related STD and I suggest to ask her as well to get tested together for STD.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (11 hours later)
Thank you Dr --

1. do you think my concerns are valid or am I worrying to much ?

2. Are there any signs/symptoms that I should look for when I date someone to ensure that they are STD free?

3. what are the most common STDs that I should be concerned about?

Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (30 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your concerns are valid related to STD.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in"Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.

I think your concerns are valid related to STD.
You should know that it is not easy to find out if someone has STD without lab results, because most of the STD cannot have symptoms .
Some of STD can have skin elements like secondary syphilis, HSV 1 or 2, HPV.
The most common STD that you should care about are HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis or HSV 2.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr- 1. I Recently Met A Girl & There Seems

Brief Answer: I suggest to ask her to get tested together for STD. Detailed Answer: Hello, and welcome to "Ask a Doctor". I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern about this relationship but I think that the best way to find out the answer to these questions is to date with her and gradually to see her situation about her addiction. Furthermore, before you have sexual intercourse I think that is normal to know and to ask about her situation related STD and I suggest to ask her as well to get tested together for STD. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask me further.