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STDs (Expert Forum)
Concerned about exposure
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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Concerned about exposure
by RFH, Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
Six months ago I saw an escort and she gave me oral sex using a condom which she applied. We then had vaginal sex, also using a condom. It didn't look like it had broken and I wore it throughout. I am concerned about my exposure, particularly where chlamydia or gonhorrea are concerned. Around two months ago my wife had a brief episode of vaginal discharge. She had no discomfort. More recently I have felt a need to urinate frequently and had a mild aching in my testicles. I am tending to focus on anything unusual I feel in my genitals. I have no discharge.
I am wondering how likely I am to have been exposed.
Thank you.
I am wondering how likely I am to have been exposed.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
The risk of acquiring an STD during the exposure you describe was just about zero; if you and/or your wife happens to have chlamydia or another STD, I would conclude it came from elsewhere. Your symptoms do not particularly suggest chlamydia; frequent urination is not a sign of STD, unless it is distinctly painful when you urinate, there is a sense of urgency, and you need to go so frequently you are voiding very small volumes every hour or more oftten. Testicular aching also is not usually evidence of STD. Vaginal discharge is of concern, but of course many things--including normal varations, yeast infections, and other non-STD explanations.
But I cannot give individual medical advice. If your symptoms persist or your wife's discharge returns, see your own health care provider(s) for further advice.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
But I cannot give individual medical advice. If your symptoms persist or your wife's discharge returns, see your own health care provider(s) for further advice.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
Just wondering what the risks are with an intact condom if used for vaginal AND oral? (besides skin-to-skin stds' which I can understand why it isn't zero)
Thanks
On a personal note: I am in Seattle and a UW Alum, glad to see you operating out of my home town and school. Are you a Husky fan at all?
I'M NEW IS THIS FORUM I HAVE READ SOME ARCHIVES AND TRY CONVINCE MYSELF I'M PROBABLY NOT INFECTED.
HERES MY COMENT OR QUESTION, AFTER HAVING SEX WITH A GIRL UNKNOWN HIV STATUS I CHECK MY CONDOM BY FILLING IT UP WITH WATER AFTER 5 OR 10 SECONDS OF LOOKING AT IT, IT POP. I COULD NOT TELL IF ANY LEAKS WERE PRESENT MAY BE NOT BECAUSE IT HELD FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAD DONE THIS ALL THE TIME AFTER SEX AND CONDOM HAD NEVER POP LIKE THAT ONE, MY CONCERN IS WAS THIS A BAD CONDOM OR IT HAD A NEEDLE SIZE LEAK THAT CAUSE IT TO BREAK.
I WILL APPRECIATE COMMENTS. AND I'M CONCERN BECAUSE MY FRIENDS TOLD ME SHE USE TO PROSTITUTE HERSELF.
THANKS
My guess is that you're probably OK, and that usually, condoms aren't made to hold a large amount of water anyway...hence, it broke. I doubt that a leaky condom would stay filled for "5-10 seconds" and then pop.