I had unprotected sex once with my ex in 2013, but he withdrew before ejaculation. We broke up afterwards, and I have not had any sexual encounters since then. He got married in 2021 and recently told me that both he and his wife tested negative for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during her pregnancy. I have never had any symptoms. Should I still be worried about having an STI or get tested? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I had unprotected sex once with my ex in 2013, but he withdrew before ejaculation. We broke up afterwards, and I have not had any sexual encounters since then. He got married in 2021 and recently told me that both he and his wife tested negative for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during her pregnancy. I have never had any symptoms. Should I still be worried about having an STI or get tested?

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I had unprotected sex once with my ex in 2013, but he withdrew before ejaculation. We broke up afterwards, and I have not had any sexual encounters since then. He got married in 2021 and recently told me that both he and his wife tested negative for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during her pregnancy. I have never had any symptoms. Should I still be worried about having an STI or get tested?

Asked by Female, 33 · 2 months ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

2 months ago

The risk of having a sexually transmitted infection from a single episode of unprotected sex in 2013 is generally low, especially as you have had no sexual partners since then and have never experienced any symptoms. It is also reassuring that your ex and his wife tested negative for sexually transmitted infections during her pregnancy. However, some infections can remain silent for many years. If you have never been tested before, a one-time screening for common infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis can provide reassurance. Overall, after more than a decade without symptoms or any further sexual exposure, there is little reason to worry. If you are concerned, speak with your doctor about appropriate testing.

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