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Slipped Condom in brothel
Dear Doctors.
On Friday (28th) i visited a German brothel and had sex with one of the ladies. (She was either Spanish or German). In the event at some point in the last 5 minutes or so, the condom slipped off. I am unsure whether it was during sex or on my withdrawal. I am now very worried that i may have contracted an STD from her.
I have taken a urine test (via a UK postal STD clinic - they send the test pack, i provide the sample and mail back to their lab), but am now concerned as they say that Chlamydia probably won't show up until 2 weeks after the exposure and Gonnorea 1 week post exposure. Yet i have seen here that 3 days after the event, a urine sample can give a definite answer. Could you please clarify this with me? How would you rate my chances?
Many thanks,
On Friday (28th) i visited a German brothel and had sex with one of the ladies. (She was either Spanish or German). In the event at some point in the last 5 minutes or so, the condom slipped off. I am unsure whether it was during sex or on my withdrawal. I am now very worried that i may have contracted an STD from her.
I have taken a urine test (via a UK postal STD clinic - they send the test pack, i provide the sample and mail back to their lab), but am now concerned as they say that Chlamydia probably won't show up until 2 weeks after the exposure and Gonnorea 1 week post exposure. Yet i have seen here that 3 days after the event, a urine sample can give a definite answer. Could you please clarify this with me? How would you rate my chances?
Many thanks,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Glad to help. Take care. EWH
OK, thanks for that.
Just so you know, the results came back too....as you predicted, all is fine!
Many thanks for your advice and reassurance.
Just so you know, the results came back too....as you predicted, all is fine!
Many thanks for your advice and reassurance.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, it is athe same tests. THis source is being overly conservative. EWH
Many thanks for that. The Provider I am using for the test is through Lloyds Pharmacy in the UK, known as "Dr Thom". It says this on the website:
How long should I wait before having a test?
The test is unlikely to pick up signs of chlamydia infection if you caught chlamydia within the last two weeks and it is unlikely to pick up signs of gonorrhoea infection if you caught gonorrhoea within the last week.
I only noticed that after preparing and sending the sample to them. Why would they be stating that when it can be detected 2 to 3 days after exposure? Would there be a different type of test done here than in the USA?
I promise, that will be my last question on this subject, and will only post again once i have my results.
Thanks.
How long should I wait before having a test?
The test is unlikely to pick up signs of chlamydia infection if you caught chlamydia within the last two weeks and it is unlikely to pick up signs of gonorrhoea infection if you caught gonorrhoea within the last week.
I only noticed that after preparing and sending the sample to them. Why would they be stating that when it can be detected 2 to 3 days after exposure? Would there be a different type of test done here than in the USA?
I promise, that will be my last question on this subject, and will only post again once i have my results.
Thanks.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, once you have your test results (which I predict will be negative), there is no need for further testing. EWH
Many thanks for your response Doc.
To that end onoce i have received the results from this test, would you suggest i take that as being 100% accurate, or wait the 2 weeks the provider states and then re-test?
Again, thankyou for your response.
To that end onoce i have received the results from this test, would you suggest i take that as being 100% accurate, or wait the 2 weeks the provider states and then re-test?
Again, thankyou for your response.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the Forum. I suspect you are in the clear. In most instances such as the one you describe, the condom comes off at the time of withdrawal, not during intercourse. If the condom was visible outside of her vagina, then this is probably what happened.
Furthermore, if you were at a licensed brothel, the risk that your partner had anything is low. Part of the licensure/registration procedure for German brothels is regular STD and HIV checks of their workforce. Thus, it is likely that your partner was checked more recently than you were.
Finally, even if she had an STD and even if the condom slipped off during sex rather than at withdrawal, most exposures to infected partners do not result in infection. Thus, from many perspectives, chances are low that you have acquired an STD.
Having said that, a negative test will provide further reassurance. Tests are typically positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia at 2-3 days following exposure, thus I anticipate your results will be reliable. Sometimes it takes longer than that for symptoms to develop. Perhaps that is what "they" are talking about.
Hope this is helpful. I doubt that you have much to worry about and anticipate that your tests will prove this. EWH
Furthermore, if you were at a licensed brothel, the risk that your partner had anything is low. Part of the licensure/registration procedure for German brothels is regular STD and HIV checks of their workforce. Thus, it is likely that your partner was checked more recently than you were.
Finally, even if she had an STD and even if the condom slipped off during sex rather than at withdrawal, most exposures to infected partners do not result in infection. Thus, from many perspectives, chances are low that you have acquired an STD.
Having said that, a negative test will provide further reassurance. Tests are typically positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia at 2-3 days following exposure, thus I anticipate your results will be reliable. Sometimes it takes longer than that for symptoms to develop. Perhaps that is what "they" are talking about.
Hope this is helpful. I doubt that you have much to worry about and anticipate that your tests will prove this. EWH
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