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Gonorhea, Chlaymdia
A month ago I noticed Sharp random pains that seemed to be originating from the tip of my penis. These pains didn't neccessarily happen after urination, just randomly, maybe once or twice a day. I experienced NO other symptoms. By that I mean NO discharge, NO burning or itching while or after urinating. . The first Doctor I went to didn't speak the best English ( I am in Taiwan) So he was sort of vague and just mentioned it may be a UTI．He performed a Urine test without looking specifically for Chlaymidia or Gonorhea. So the only results that pointed to an infection were that some mucous threads were found and that I had a white blood cell count of 6-9. Subsequently I went to a doctor who could speak better English. He said urine tests were not reliable and that the best way to test would be to look at the actual discharge but since I didn't have any he couldn't. So he performed a blood test for Chlaymidia, HIV and Syphilis. All the tests came back negative. He said he didnt think it was an STD because of the lack of other symptoms. However he did give me some antiobiotics and the symptoms cleared.
About two days ago while having a bowel movement I experienced a discharge. This discharge was white, sticky, and fairly thick. However it was not yellowish or greenish and it did not have an odor. This only occurred once. Also I want to make it clear that this time I am not experiencing any of the old sharp pains. I am also not experiencing any other symptoms such as burning or itching. This only happened one time during my BM and never without it
- I ALWAYS use a condom, except for oral sex
1) Was the discharge just a case of me applying pressure to my prostate gland? This is normal right?
2) Should I be worried about having Chlaymidia or Gonorhea?
3) What are the chances of getting these two STDS from oral sex?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
While chlamydia is the most common detected cause of NGU, the reason for most NGU is not known. Chlamydia is not spread by oral sex so, IF you had NGU, it would not have been caused by chlamydia.
If you were treated with antibiotics and your symptoms went away a month ago, I would not test or worry further about it. EWH
If you were treated with antibiotics and your symptoms went away a month ago, I would not test or worry further about it. EWH
Also the sharp pains went away soon after the doctor gave me antibiotics. I have been symptom free for over a month. Should I go get another urine test or just forget about it?
Thanks for your quick and informative reply. However, I am a bit confused you said initially that my WBC cell count could be indicative of NGU. I have read that the most common cause of NGU is Chlamydia. But my blood test for Chlamydia came back negative also you said Chlamydia is almost impossible to contract from oral sex (which is the only unprotected sex I have engaged in) and lastly you said my symptoms don't fit Chlamydia. Does this mean the WBC count was indicative of NGU that was NOT caused by Chlamydia?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the Forum. I congratulate you on your commitment to condom protected sex. It is a highly effective way to avoid STDs. The thing that concerns me about what you mention is that yoru urine specimen ha a small number of WBCs in it. This could be a sign of NGU which can be acquired from receipt of oral sex. There is virtually no risk of chlamydia from oral sex and gonorrhea is rare. Your symptoms however are not suggestive of an STD. The discomfort associated with STDs does not typically come and go. Further sharp pains are not typical of STD.
As for your discharge. From time to time, when men strain to have a bowel movement they can express prostatic fluid due to the increase in intra-abdominal pressure from straining at stool. This sounds like what was happening.
To address your specific questions:
1. Yes, that is what I think most likely happened.
2. No. This is not suggestive of gonorrhea or chlamydia
3. Your risk is low. If the symptoms persist, another urine specimen, looking for white blood cells could be indicative of NGU. If WBCs are there, in the first portion of your urine specimen, I would suggest treatment for NGU. Hope this helps. EWH
As for your discharge. From time to time, when men strain to have a bowel movement they can express prostatic fluid due to the increase in intra-abdominal pressure from straining at stool. This sounds like what was happening.
To address your specific questions:
1. Yes, that is what I think most likely happened.
2. No. This is not suggestive of gonorrhea or chlamydia
3. Your risk is low. If the symptoms persist, another urine specimen, looking for white blood cells could be indicative of NGU. If WBCs are there, in the first portion of your urine specimen, I would suggest treatment for NGU. Hope this helps. EWH
Am I just being a hypochondriac? I don't think the sharp pains of a month ago are at all related to the discharge during my bowel movement, is that a correct assumption? I mean besides the WBC count my tests all came back negative
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