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My partner missed her periods in spite of protected intercourse. Is she pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor,Last month on the nineteenth day, I and my girlfriend had protected sex approximately seven times on two consecutive days. A week later, we had another couple of times, and she missed her period. It has been more than a month since her last period. I am pretty sure that the protection did ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Before opting for any medication, you must get her urine pregnancy test done. This can be done at home by the first early morning urine sample. If the urine pregnancy test is negative then for sure she is not pregnant, and then she can be offered a withdrawal bleed with pro... Read Full »
I had oral sex with my HIV-affected aunt last night but used a condom. Am I in a danger zone?
Query: Hello doctor,Last night I had oral sex with my HIV-affected aunt, but I was using a condom. She sucked my penis and she spitted on my leg. After that, she removed the condom with her hands touching the foreskin of my penis. Am I in a danger zone? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It seems from your query that you received oral sex from a woman who is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infected. This sexual act of receiving oral sex carries a negligible risk, as there is no exchange of body fluids.... Read Full »
A stranger had sex with me and gave me a handjob. Am I at risk of acquiring HIV or STDs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am doubtful whether I acquired an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection or STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) after having protected sex with a stranger. During sexual intercourse, I kissed only on her forehead and chin, not on her mouth or lips; I also sucked her breasts and k... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The chances of transmitting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single protected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are almost nil if a condom is used correctly, as in your scenario. Likewise, the chances with othe... Read Full »
I engaged in protected foreplay with a HIV-positive person. Will I contract HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual encounter with a person who was HIV positive, but it was undetected. I did not penetrate them. I only used a dildo with gloves. However, I had a small cut on the tip of my finger, similar to a hangnail, and the dildo I touched might have had rectal mucus on it. Is there... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by using all precautions as described are nil. The chances of transmission with the cut described appear to be nil if it was not bleeding or an open wound. Read Full »
My partner is HIV positive, and we had sex a few days back. Should I begin with PEP medications?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner turned HIV positive when he was tested five months ago. I tested previously, and it was negative. My partner and I decided not to have intercourse till my reports came in. However, last night we had quick intercourse wearing a condom. It was the correct way and for less than... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by single protected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are almost nil. If there is no contact of blood or semen or infected secretions, th... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after taking an I pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and I usually have a 28-day cycle. I started my periods two months ago and had protected intercourse a few days after. After that, I took an I-pill for safety. However, I had regular periods with a proper flow, which lasted four to six days. However, it has been more tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Several things can affect the period's date. You are not pregnant as your intercourse was protected, and you took the contraceptive pill and have had normal bleeding after that. The hormonal effect has not entirely cleared off from your system. ... Read Full »
I have protected sex and after that I get inflammation in urinary tract. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have protected sex with stranger and after that I get inflammation in urinary tract. Should I get worried about it? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have symptoms of inflammation of urinary tract than you have to rule out urinary tract infection. For that, I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination report and urine culture for primary work-up. You can revert back with reports once... Read Full »
Though I am on birth control and used condom, my period is late. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a tampon in and did not realize that it was still in my body until a week later, when I found it. When I had sex, we used a condom but I did not started my period tyet. Do you think the tampon being in my body for so long could delay my period? I am currently on Lexapro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tampon will not cause any delay in the menstrual cycle or periods. Forgetting tampon for a long time may make you prone to genital infections though. Delay in menstrual cycle is more of a hormonal function. Even though you used a condom the chances of pregnancy canno... Read Full »
I experienced bleeding after sexual activity. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a woman, but I do not know her HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status. I used a condom, but I am afraid that the condom is not safe, and I might have into contact with some of her vaginal fluid by my hand. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A condom is much safer (about 80 %) compared to unprotected sex. So you are safer to that extent even if she would be HIV positive. But then, as you guessed right, condoms may not protect you from every infection or infestation. Therefore it is good to see an STD(Sexua... Read Full »
I have had protected oral sex. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question about HIV exposure that has been bothering me for the last week. I have had covered oral sex (with a condom on). In addition to that, I was grinding naked on his penis with my bottom. I just got waxing done in my pubic and anal regions. I am worried that his penis might h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Anal grinding is usually considered an activity that has a low risk for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) transmission. If there are fresh cuts or wounds and if there is acti... Read Full »