What’s my partner trying to imply

[NaNaMee]

Partner complained of a burning feeling when urinating. He went to the GP and they suggested he complete an STD screen and following the outcome of that to come back if persistent problem but negative test. Partner completed a home test kit and sent it off. He got his results and they were fine like I know they would be as we both got tested together when the relationship first started a few years ago. Since the results are back he has not been back to the GP but still has some discomfort. I fee like now he has confirmation that he’s clean that was his main worry therefore doesn’t need to follow things up. This has made me uneasy. Is he trying to say he had doubts about me or himself? When I asked him he couldn’t answer then said he will go GP when he’s ready.

I think most likely he's just rubbish at going to the doctor. I know several men like that! I don't think he's trying to imply anything in particular.

Has he done a urine dip test? You can buy them from Amazon, I've got a pot of Siemens ones.

He might just have a UTI, which should not be left untreated. You can get UTI antibiotics from a pharmacy, but I'd encourage him to back to his GP.

My DH had burning like you describe about 15 years ago. He went to the GP who advised him to stop using bath products. I think he might have had a test for urinary infection but there was certainly no suggestion of STD screening. The symptoms cleared up and he hasn't used bath products to this day.
The advice given by GPs might have changed since then but I can see why you are concerned. The GP would no doubt have asked him about his sexual activity as part of the diagnosis.

It’s making my mind overthink. He’s very promptly gone for an sexual health screen but not back to the GP for the other investigations. It’s strange. Then he gets all defensive. I told him to drink cranberry juice to help as heard this could help a UTI. You’re all very right it may well be uti but my problem is he has made me doubt him as he either a) doubted himself or me

@NaNaMee
You said it correctly. You're overthinking.
Is this something you tend to do a lot, especially in regards to your relationship?

He may very well not be implying anything and you're driving yourself crazy looking for the hidden meaning.
Maybe just let this go and use your energy for more useful things?

First thing a gp would do if someone had a burning feeling when peeing is a very quick dip test to check for infection.

Did they not do this?

I think his actions have nothing to do with you. It sounds like he is just worried about doing further tests.

I get what you mean. His first thought was an STD, whereas most people with those symptoms would jump to urine infection as a first thought.
I'd of thought that would of been the GPs first port of call also, over an STD test. So I get why you are 'over thinking' as you put it. You're not overthinking. You're just thinking what an odd thing to jump to first.
And the fact he hasn't been back because its not an STD is also a bit odd. The problem is still there, surely it needs sorting.
Or he could just hate going to the doctors, hasn't had a urine infection before and that why he thought std?

Thanks. He must have been worried enough to go in the first place. I will leave him to it but still not understanding his actions here

I don't think it's that odd that that's his first thought. Men don't get urinary infections anywhere near as commonly as women, at 40 I've never had one.

So burning when I pee probably would lead me to getting tested for STDs, even though I trust my partner hasnt cheated.

OP, unless your partner has directly accused you of something, I think you're overthinking this.