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I do not feel any sexual attraction towards my wife. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30-year-old male, married for the last year. My wife is a good-looking, well-educated, smart girl and I adore my wife a lot and take care of her well. Unfortunately, I do not feel any sexual attraction towards my wife. The frequency of sexual intercourse is as low as once a month an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, both of you need to do a few things, especially you. You must stop watching porn movies, in those movies nothing is real, they take drugs to increase everything in them. You must stop masturbating frequently since you are living together now... Read Full »
My HIV tests fall under false negative. Can I have HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, My ex-partner had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) three years ago when I was along with him. But, he informed me regarding this very recently. He did not make me aware of his condition. We were not careful always. After getting to know, I checked on internet about its signs and symp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Out of nearly hundred person having sex with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive person, hardly less than one may get infected. The chances of acquiring HIV after sexual exposure is less than one percent. I would suggest you to get HIV RT- PCR (reverse transcript... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old female, and I am usually very dry, even if I am aroused. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female, and I engage in sexual activities. Ever since I have masturbated or had sex, I am usually very dry, even if I am aroused. Also, even after I have vaginal discharge, I am not that wet. I had a yeast infection last year and recently had bacterial vaginosis, it wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems to be due to some infection or deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Clean the vagina with vaginal wash regularly. Use some lubrication like vaseline during intercourse always. I suggest you take a capsule of Itraconazole 200 mg once ... Read Full »
I had protected intercourse. Is a contraceptive pill needed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I had sex with my partner two days ago. We were protected. He told me that he even pulled out on time. But, it was our first time, and hence we were clumsy and all. And now I am kind of paranoid about getting pregnant. I have looked up other options which suggest taking... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since there was no ejaculation, there is no chance of pregnancy. But, if you have a doubt then take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse. There is no chance of pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. I hope this helps. T... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis (pleural effusion). But the doctor had also advised a test for HIV. I never had sex and every time I get a needle (for blood tests or medical purposes), I make sure it is new. Should I still go for the test? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can only be transmitted by sexual contact (anal or vaginal or oral), blood transfusion, exchange of contaminated syringes or needles, or an HIV-infected mother can transmit it to her child during pregn... Read Full »
Should I take antibiotics for STDs together or separately?
Query: Hello doctor, I want an opinion on the antibiotics that I have been prescribed for sexually transmitted infections. The laboratory results revealed that I am suffering from sexually transmitted infections caused by five different organisms. So, the doctor prescribed me three different antibiotics to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your diagnostic tests are positive for Mycoplasma Hominis, Trichomonas Vaginalis, Gardenella Vaginalis, and Ureoplasma Ureolyticum. What is AZT according to your prescription? Azithromycin or Zidovudine? If it is Azithromycin, then a bolus dose is required. If it is ... Read Full »
Kindly clarify my doubts regarding the hCG injection.
Query: Hi doctor, My day ten scan shows three dominant follicles, one is 19 mm, the second is 20 mm, and the third is 14 mm. Since my husband is not available on day ten, he will be available on day 12th night. When should I take the hCG 5000 IU injection? When will I ovulate after taking the injection? Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you take the injection on day 11 evening. Ovulation usually occurs 24 to 36 hours after taking the injection. Varies from person to person. So on day 12th night, you can contact your husband, and also on day 13th morning. Hope thi... Read Full »
I had sexual contact with a sex worker. Can I get an STI?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had sexual contact with a sex worker for the first time. However, I am worried about contracting a viral infection like HPV or HIV. I have been experiencing fatigue and mild fever for the past few days. Should I get tested? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. If you are concerned about the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is always a good idea to get tested. However, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and some other sexually trans... Read Full »
What are the chances of HIV transmission through oral sex?
Query: Hi doctor, 27 days ago I had protected sex with a girl, whom I knew only for 5 days and it was the first time. Also, we had oral sex also. During oral sex, I had no protection. Next day I started having pain on my testicles and my stomach. I was feeling weak the whole time, and after a week I gave u... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequency of sex has nothing to do with E. coli bacteria (Escherichia coli). Prostatitis is very resistant to treat, so it is not necessary that if you have taken treatment, it will not recur. Sometimes, you have to take 4 to 6 months of treatment for prostatitis. This is... Read Full »
Is pregnancy possible without penetrative sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it really possible to get pregnant without penetrating into vagina? We did not have sex. We rubbed the vagina and penis. Her period is late by two days. Is there any chance of getting pregnant? Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rubbing penis and vagina will not cause pregnancy. But, if it was after ejaculating outside and then rubbing and fingering can allow few sperm to get in. If she is on ovulating day then there is a possibility, though it is rare, it can be considered. So, if any delay ple... Read Full »