Hi, ok so I haven't noticed any discharge but it just started burning while I pee and when I have my period which I do now I usually put a bit of toilet paper just in case it leaks because I use a "diva cup" and it was slightly itchy in my area! Does this mean I have an std and where can I get tested for stds and when

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Home / Answered Questions / Hi, ok so I haven’t noticed any discharge but it just started burning while I pee and when I have my period which I do now I usually put a bit of toilet paper just in case it leaks because I use a “diva cup” and it was slightly itchy in my area! Does this mean I have an std and where can I get tested for stds and when

Hi, ok so I haven’t noticed any discharge but it just started burning while I pee and when I have my period which I do now I usually put a bit of toilet paper just in case it leaks because I use a “diva cup” and it was slightly itchy in my area! Does this mean I have an std and where can I get tested for stds and when

Your symptoms don’t mean you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Burning when you pee and having an itch in the genitals can be a sign of an STI but there are also many non-STI things like yeast infections, urinary tract infections etc… that can cause this.

I would recommend going for a STI checkup and discuss your symptoms with the health professional you see. You could see your family doctor or any doctor at a walk in clinic. We also have clinics that specialise in STI. Have a look at our clinic finder for one in your area.

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This answer was posted on June 28, 2015.