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Is STD Transmission Possible Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

Question: I visited a massage please near my house one time oral sex unprotected and the other time protected oral and vaginal sex can I std from either one of these encounter very afraid.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Genital herpes and Genital Warts

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Unprotected oral sex is a risk factor for STDs. Herpes virus can be transmitted through oral mucosa if the partner performing oral sex has a history of oro-labial herpes/ cold sores. HSV type 1 virus more commonly causes cold sores in the oro-labial region and it can get transmitted through unprotected oral sex and cause Genital Herpes infection.
Protected vaginal sex carries a risk for transmission of Genital Herpes infection (HSV type 2 virus more commonly causes genital herpes) and genital warts (HPV). Though a condom offers adequate protection against STDs like HIV, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (38 minutes later)

do I need to get myself tested for all std

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Screen for genital herpes virus infection, in particular

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, you may screen for all STDs, however for herpes type 1 and type 2 virus infection, in particular, preferably 4-6 weeks after sexual contact and repeat testing at 12 weeks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

is 3 days too soon to do std screening

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Three days is too soon to screen for an STD

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, with respect to this particular sexual encounter it would be too soon. Nevertheless you may still go for STD screening now. It would serve as a baseline screening for past protected vaginal sexual encounters.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

do I need to test for hiv now

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Complete STD screening

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, complete screening including HIV even though protected vaginal sex is considered adequate protection against HIV. It is always preferable to do a complete STD screening.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 days later)

I got a complete test done all came back negative. It was recommended by the testing site to come back in three months for a post conclusive test.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
STD screening

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, I did get your message.
Yes, a repeat test at 12 weeks/ 3 months would be conclusive. That is what I told you in my earlier reply.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (55 minutes later)

Thank you do I do anymore test after that.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
STD screening

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

If all is negative after 12 weeks then that would be good. No further tests after that.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Thank you do you rhino that depression and anxiety is normal in this situation.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

yes, it is absolutely normal to have some anxiety anticipating the results of screening tests and feeling depressed about the whole situation.
However, I suggest you to not worry too much because oral sex carries a very low risk and moreover your past sexual acts were protected.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

Thank you how do I calm my nerves any idea.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hope for the best

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I think your tests would be fine. Hope for the best.
Engage yourself in your work or hobbies. Spend time with your family and friends, go for a morning walk/ jogging, engage yourself in sports and don't indulge in risky sexual acts.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

How about my wife I did not have any sex with what if she asks for sex what should I do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
STD screening

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I am sure you can handle this on your own till you are all clear.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar