Sexually Transmitted Infections: Genital Exam for Men
Topic Overview
During a male genital exam for
sexually transmitted infections
, the doctor:
- Looks for discharge from the penis. The doctor may put a thin swab into the
urethra
and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as
chlamydia
or
gonorrhea
.
- Checks the testicles for swelling and tenderness.
- May use a small scope to look at the walls of the rectum for discharge and inflammation.
- May look at the end of the large intestine (
rectum
) for discharge and look at the gland that produces part of the semen (
prostate
) for swelling and tenderness.
- May take a urine sample to test for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Credits
Current as of: February 26, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Devika Singh, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Current as of: February 26, 2020
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease