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STDs (Expert Forum)
bacterial infection possible?
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
bacterial infection possible?
by onceuponatime, Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
25 days ago I had vaginal sex with a woman, and the condom came off. Since then, (off and on), I have had a slight burning while urinating, and at times a dull ache in my right testicle. I have looked constantly for any discharge, and there has been none. I have had experience before with my mind stressing me into running to the DR only to receive negative test results. So, my question: is it possible that I contracted a bacterial STD in this situation, given that there has been ne discharge from my penis?
25 days ago I had vaginal sex with a woman, and the condom came off. Since then, (off and on), I have had a slight burning while urinating, and at times a dull ache in my right testicle. I have looked constantly for any discharge, and there has been none. I have had experience before with my mind stressing me into running to the DR only to receive negative test results. So, my question: is it possible that I contracted a bacterial STD in this situation, given that there has been ne discharge from my penis?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
Is it 'possible' you acquired a bacterial STD (chlamydia, gonorrhea, NGU) after unprotected vaginal sex? Of course. Is it a likely cause of your symptoms? No. The testicular aching definitely isn't an STD symptom, but is typical for genitally focused anxiety. But I cannot say whether anxiety explains the tingling. Most likely you aren't infected, but the only way to know for sure is to see a provider for personal examination.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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I took your advice and went to get tested, at two different clinics. They both performed a urinalysis, and said I had no white blood cells present in the urine. Still, neither of them would go as far as to say I did not have an infection. One of them preferred to go ahead and treat me, and the other drew blood and told me to return in two weeks for results. I was feeling fairly confident until today, when my wife complained of pain in her abdomen. Evidently it was a sharp pain, but no burning upon urination.
What are the odds I have had a bacterial infection, given I never had any discharge, no white cells in my urine, and only a bit of burning with urination, 25 days after exposure?
Thanks again,
~me