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Query: Hello doctor,I was recently sexually assaulted, and the doctor gave me a month's prescription for HIV as a precaution. I just want to know if it is best to take it. If I take the medication and do not have it, I will react as if I do. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) after the assault is multifactorial, although small, but may be significant in certain circumstances. It is therefore advised to offer Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Th... Read Full »
What is the chance I have secondary infertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I just wanted to know my chances of having secondary infertility. When 15, I was sexually assaulted, which resulted in pregnancy and late-term abortion. At 18, I fell pregnant with my son. I had an easy pregnancy with no complications. Last year, at 28 weeks, I went into early labor, whic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. That was quite a history. I hope you and your son are doing fine. Well, to start with, you will need to rule out any pelvic infections. Examination by your doctor as pain as early as 28 weeks of pregnancy, with a history of sexual assaul... Read Full »