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Can Intake Of Thyroxin Affect Results Of STD Test?

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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.
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (6 hours later)
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.
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Can Intake Of Thyroxin Affect Results Of STD Test?

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.