STIs in men: symptoms and examination

History-taking in the context of STIs is little different from that in other situations, except that the questions can be extremely personal and embarrassing for both doctor and patient. Experience makes the task easier, but the patient's embarrassment may be increased if he feels that the doctor or nurse is also embarrassed. As STIs become more common, and with regular campaigns urging the public to be checked for STIs, many such consultations are now just routine screening.