Thanks a lot! My mind is at ease now....
That's correct. Interesting that you can acquire that test in the Netherlands for home use. I like that!
Terri
So if I understand correctly no test for any STI including herpes. Please note that I tested after 4 days of my protected oral and vaginal sexual encounter.
I bought the syphilis test kits in Netherlands. I am not living in USA and bought from online store in Netherlands...
1. No
2. No
3. Where did you guy a syphilis home test? Are you in the US?
Terri
Hi Terri,
Thanks for your reply. There are some recent developments -
After my last sexual encounter which was on 4th May, I went to STI clinic on 14th May and got myself physically examined for spots and the doctor confirmed that it was not herpes but just allergic reaction. Even now which is 6 days after I observed first spot, they are still the same and does not hurt.
I also got tested for HIV, Hep B, Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis on 8th May and all of them came negative.
Now to answer to your question, in my case condom was not broken in any of my sexual encounter.
I have just three follow up question -
1) Do you think that I should test for herpes? and if yes than when to test and what test would you recommend? and what is the reliability of these tests. please note that I am in Europe and not in states.
2) Do you think that I am at risk of any other STI other than herpes and should get tested again? If yes then what diseases and what tests?
3) Finally, I have bought syphilis home test kit to make sure I m not infected by it. Can you suggest me the reliability of these kits and when I can be quite sure that the results are reliable?
Thanks in advance,
John
No, your symptoms don't sound like herpes to me. I rarely see herpes on the head of the penis (I have, but not often). And usually herpes lesions change over time, they evolve, yours don't sound that way.
I think the risks associated with your contacts have been minimal, due to using condoms regularly. Condoms aren't perfect at preventing and STI like herpes or genital warts and they aren't good at all when they break, but it doesn't sound like that's the case with you. But I would ask yourself - if the condom broke during an encounter, how much would you worry then and how much would your life be impacted? From the tone of your note, I have a feeling you would be very worried.
Terri
I will be glad if you can answer the question quickly....please help...