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How should bumps under the tongue and sore throat be treated after being diagnosed with HPV genotypes 68?	2	1	Sat, 2 Sep 2023
Hi. I had oral sex with a guy and tested positive of HPV type 68 back in feb 2023, and now its july, my tongue start to have little bumps underneath and my throat is sore. Is there any treatment thats affordable because im still a student and i dont have enough money to get treated professionally.

Could one get HIV or an STD from the oil used at a massage parlor?	2	1	Fri, 1 Sep 2023
Hi I got extremely anxious after an incident. I went for a body massage . All went all until the masseuse offered a hand job with massage oil. I agreed . And she carried on. There was no vaginal contact or nothing . She just used her hand and used massage oil for lubrication. At the End of the...

Is it possible to have chlamydia in the mouth after testing negative in a urine test?	2	1	Wed, 2 Aug 2023
My partner took a panel test for stds and was going to have chlamydia. The doctor gave him an antibiotic and a shot. I then tested myself and found that I was negative. Aside from normal sex, my partner and I had oral sex as well. Although I came out negative in the urine test is there a...

What are the risks when my new partner has gonorrhea and hepatitis B?	2	1	Mon, 27 Feb 2023
My name is Gary. I have been talking to this woman I met on a dating site. Early in our discourse I informed her that I have SC Hemoglobin (the sickle cell disease). Two months ago, she told me she had contracted gonorrhea from her ex. I wasn t alarmed. I know people can recover from that. But...

Are anti-chlamydia antibody Igm, TPAB, hepatitis C, HIV - I & II, hepatitis B and herpes SV test results at 77 days post exposure conclusive? TPH	2	1	Sat, 14 Jan 2023
Hi, I had an unprotected anal sex with a girt on 31st July. STD results after 77 days of exposure: Anti chlamydia antibody Igg - 1.03 (equivocal) Below test results are negative: Anti chlamydia antibody Igm TPAB HEPATITIS C HIV - I & II HEPATITIS B Herpes SV TPH My questions: 1. Can I consider...

Is it true that condoms do not guarantee hundred percent protection from STD during intercourse?	2	1	Fri, 29 Jul 2022
In my school, I had a presentation about STDs and the serious effects of them and how to prevent them. The presenter said that condoms do not guarantee 100% protection from STDs, is that true? Also should I get tested for STDs before becoming sexually active?

Are sores around my thigh and pelvic area a sign of an STD?	3	2	Mon, 18 Jul 2022
I m a 29-year-old woman. In the past two years I ve only had sex with three people, all of them women. About a month and a while ago I started seeing a woman monogamously. A couple of days ago, I noticed these sores around my thighs and pelvic area. None inside the vagina. They hurt a bit, have...

Is it possible to be diagnosed with chlamydia and gonorrhea while in a monogamous relationship?	2	1	Tue, 12 Jul 2022
I was tested positive for chlamydia. My boyfriend previously had chlamydia and gonorrhea prior to being in a relationship with me and had got it treated. He had sexual partners after this - again before me - but had no symptoms of chlamydia or gonorrhoea at all. How could this have happened. I...

Is severe itching at the vagina a serious sign of an STD or HIV?	2	1	Tue, 12 Jul 2022
My question is do I have a STD or do I have HIV or something because down there been itching and I have had a pad on so idk if that is the problem and I looked down there and it is like it’s light like I’m dark skin and it’s like light down there like and the skin coming off like idk could I put...

Is there any chance of contracting STD by using the bath tub used by a prostitute?	2	1	Thu, 18 Jul 2019
had a dry sex with a prostitue.i wore a short and an underwear.i rubbed against her vagina with my shorts on.i ejaculated in my underwear..i washed my penis later in her bathroom with the water in her bath tub which contained a soap like packet.So if the prostitute had STD... Is there any chance...

Are swollen toes, feet, hands and knees symptoms of chlamydia?	2	1	Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Hi i received a call yesterday informing me I have the sti chlamydia I been sick on and off for a month and just found this out. I woke up this morning and I can t move my toes or feet, hands, knees. They are swollen so badly there hard and I cant walk. Im not sure if I need be seen or if taking...

What could be the line of treatment for HIV, MRSA, herpes and syphilis?	2	1	Mon, 15 Jul 2019
I was just diagnosed with HIV. I also have MRSA, and have HERPES since I was 20. 2 years ago I contracted Syphilis. I have had the WORST luck with men. Now I m single, and am wondering how will all this cocktail going to take to end me. Oh yea, I also have Fibromalgia.

Is discharge at the penis tip a symptom of STD?	2	1	Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Sep 22 had unprotected intercourse. Sep 26 went to health clinic for tingling and discharge in penis, visually diagnosed with urethritis. Given antibiotics. Sypmtoms clear for 3 days. Tested negative for Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Then after the 3 days I notice a small bit of discharge at the very...

Is vaginal itching a symptom of genital herpes?	2	1	Tue, 4 Jun 2019
I have been experiencing vaginal itching (both by the hole and near the clitoris, and I think my vulva is swollen as well. I haven’t noticed any unusual discharge or bumps/sores, and I haven’t experienced anything along the lines of fever or sores. Is the something like vaginitis or is it genital...

How can you protect yourself from HSV 2?	2	1	Thu, 18 Apr 2019
Hi, so I just recently got diagnosed with hsv 2, my case was very very mild I only got two tiny little sores. What is the likelihood of it coming back? What precautions do I take with my partner, can he get it if I m not active? And how do I make sure he doesn t get it? And also, I told a past...

How long does it take for HPV to go away?	2	1	Fri, 29 Mar 2019
Was diagnosed with HPV over 20 years ago, it went away on its own. Was recently diagnosed with HPV....I am perplexed about whether to go for the additional screening. I guess I just want to know if it s ok to wait? I tested negative for the 16 and 18 strains

Can you still be sexually active with genital warts?	2	1	Tue, 26 Mar 2019
I was recently diagnosed with genital warts. I was prescribed a common topical cream for mon,we d,fri at bedtime. I have applied only twice so far. What should I expect for treatment time to vanish the warts? In the meantime is it safe to have digital contact? It is my understanding that every...

What care can be taken for syphilis?	2	1	Thu, 21 Mar 2019
I was recently diagnosed with syphilis. I was treated with a penicillin shot and another shot, i can t remember the name of the other shot. Its been almost a week now. My lymph nodes have gone down but haven t really seen a reduction in the sores on my penis, they have reduced a little bit but...

What are the possible chances of contracting HPV?	3	2	Thu, 21 Mar 2019
I was diagnosed with low risk hpv. I have been married for 25 years, my husband is the only sexual partner I have ever had and he assures me I am the only sexual partner he has had. I am devastated by this diagnosis as all the research says it a sexually transmitted disease. My husband has a...

What do small red bumps around the penis post unprotected sex indicate?	2	1	Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Hi, last week was on holiday. There, I had unprotected sex with two girls, one on the Monday who came on her period midway through sex and another on the Thursday. On Friday morning I woke up with painless red marks on the tip of my penis around my urethra. The next day it was further around my...

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