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Query: Hi doctor, We had protected sex a few days ago, but due to our low confidence, we thought that maybe the ejaculation could be somehow done inside, and we got panicked, so without wasting time, in the morning took a contraceptive pill. And it has been almost 13 days now. Three days ago, she felt that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would have been better if I had known her last menstrual date. Sometimes some bleeding or spotting could occur during ovulation, usually around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. There is also the possibility of withdrawal bleeding after... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I had sex with my boyfriend, we used protection, and the pregnancy test was negative. Also, after having protected sex, for my own safety, I ate I-pill. It has been more than a week, and my last period was during the last week of the last month. What is happening? What should I do? Should ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The I-pill (Levonorgestrel) is a very good contraception for emergencies, and if taken within 72 hours, has got a very high success rate of nearly 98 %. As far as the withdrawal bleeding is concerned, which is worrying you... Read Full »
My partner is HIV positive, and we had sex a few days back. Should I begin with PEP medications?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner turned HIV positive when he was tested five months ago. I tested previously, and it was negative. My partner and I decided not to have intercourse till my reports came in. However, last night we had quick intercourse wearing a condom. It was the correct way and for less than... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by single protected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are almost nil. If there is no contact of blood or semen or infected secretions, th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I recently have done sex with a massage girl in a parlor, it was the first time that I have done sex in my life. I am not married. The girl asked me to remove my clothes and she massaged me for a while. Then I kissed her in the mouth but for seconds only. Then licked her breasts and ni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if a condom is used properly. Symptoms are non-specific and can be due to any respiratory infection. Consult your doctor for examination and management. ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with my boyfriend last month. He did not ejaculate, but my period was late for four days. Should I take a pregnancy test? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you had protected sex and your partner did not ejaculate, the chances of pregnancy are low. Your period may be delayed for other reasons, such as stress, changes in diet or exercise, or hormonal imbalances. But, if you are concerned about p... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected intercourse with a female sex worker. I tested negative for HIV ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction test, HIV 1 and 2 antibodies, and protein 24 antigen test. Do I need any further testing or is it conclusive? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single protected intercourse is almost nil if the condom was used in a proper manner. The chances of HIV tests coming positive later is almost nil, with the given test res... Read Full »
Could having protected sex prevent me from getting HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a sex worker and according to my knowledge condom did not break and slip. Can I contract HIV? I took HIV combo test CMIA method at 28th-day and the result came negative. Again on the 35th day and 41st day both were negative. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following are the answers to your query: Condoms are an excellent way to protect not only from HIV but also from other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and if you have used the condom correctly and it did not slip off or break, it is unlikely you contract HIV if y... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Four years ago I had sex with a woman with a condom, even in a blow job condom used. I did sex only once. The woman was not HIV positive. Even then I wanted to make sure I did HIV antigen test combo in 25 to 30 days. And results were negative. 0.32 cells/mm3 or something similar. I did... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immune virus) by single-protected intercourse is almost nil if a condom is used in a proper manner. The chances of HIV tests coming positive are almost nil. But better go for an HIV antibody test now and be relieved of anxiet... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had protective sex with bar girls and hand jobs inside an Asian spa. I used two condoms during the intercourse, but I could not ejaculate. I ejaculated after masturbating with my hand. After the intercourse, I found blood stains on the bedsheet, and one of the condoms had little bloo... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Blood in semen can be due to various causes. However, urethritis or prostate infection is more common. I suggest you answer the following questions to assist you further. 1. Do you have any other symptoms like painful urination, pain in the t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected sex on the expected day of my next period. Since my period did not come till late at night, we had sex. I waited the next day for my periods, and they did not come. The condom did not slip or tear. I took Unwanted-72 after three days. My cycle’s typical length is 29 da... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is usually seen that if intercourse is undertaken on the day of the expected period, the menstruation tends to get delayed by a few days. But as you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill, a withdrawal should be expected only after 5 to 7 days post-pill intake... Read Full »