Hi

Condoms are very effective in reducing the transmission of STDs however they are not completely effective in reducing all transmission.
With consistent use it is thought that condoms reduce the transmission of HIV by over 85% and unfortunately the reduction is less for the other STDs.
The factors that affect it are : the use of an oil based lubricant which can erode the condom and result in small holes, where it was stored- if stored in a very hot enviroment then small holes can also occur, when it was placed on the penis- it should be placed on an erect penis.
Unfortunately the fact that the condom was not in the correct position may increase the risk of transmission slightly.

The main STDs of concern are: herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia,syphllis, trichomonas, hepatis B and HIV. STD can have window periods which are time between exposure and when a test would show a correct positive result.
Herpes would present with painful lesions that look like water bumps which would then open to form ulcers. It is treated with antiviral medication but the virus remains in the system. It takes about 4 months sometimes for the blood test to show up antibodies( your bodies reaction) to herpes.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea may or may not show symptoms which may be burning on urination and a discharge.They tend to occur together.They are treated with antibiotics.The window period for gonorrhoea is 2 to 7 days and for chlamydia it is 2 to 6 weeks.
Trichomonas usually presents with XXXXXXX discharge and is easily treated with antibiotics.
Syphllis is one of the older infections, it would present first with a ulcer. It is also cured with antibiotics. The window period is 10 to 90 days.
HIV can have a window period of 3 to 6 months, so in your case you may want to repeat the blood test in 4 months if the initial one is negative to make sure that the virus is not present.
Hepatitis B has a window period of 45 to 180 days. It may present with pain, fever, jaundice, loss of appetite,nausea. In alot of persons this infections will resolve without any problems, however if suspected you should see your doctor.

So even though the condom would have definately protected you and it is a good thing that it was used, because there is the slight risk of transmission on using a condom,you should still consider visiting your GP for a check up and investigations.

I hope this information is helpful to you, feel free to ask any other questions

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Hi

Gonococcal infections can cause gonococcal pharyngitis but this is usually after oral sex not kissing .It presents with sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing.
The only way kissing could cause a problem is if either you or her had any open lesions, in which case some of the other STD like HIV and hepatitis can be transmitted but they would not usually present with a sore throat.

So the sore throat is more likely to be a cold unless oral sex was involved.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask anything else

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Hi
Sorry about the late reply

Since she performed oral sex then it is less likely to gonococcal pharygitis. That would have resulted if you had been the person performing it.
The fact that a condom was used is good because if she had any lesions in her mouth, it reduces the chances of transmission

It's sounds like you have an upper respiratory tract infection/cold. You should use a decongestant, antihistamine and cough suppressant if necessary.

Even though you do not have any symptoms related to STD at this point , you should still consider getting yourself screened when you have the chance.

Hope all the results are good, feel free to ask any other questions

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Hi

Complications such as sterility are more common in women than men. Complications are rare in men.
Unfortunately there is no specific time frame available in the medical literature, it would depend on the extent or severity of the infection, however the earlier you are assessed and treated if the infection is present the better the prognosis.

Hope everything turns out ok

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