Protected or safe sex is methods to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some of the ways that you can protect yourself from infections like HIV, chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea are using barrier methods like condoms or dental dams.
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I have not had my periods for the past five months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Me and my boyfriend had sex once (with a condom) and fingering, and ever since about 5 months ago, I have not had my periods yet. About two months after I stopped having my menstrual cycle. I did a pregnancy test which came out negative and also (for stomach pain) did an ultrasound of t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Based on the sexual activities you mentioned I do not think you are pregnant. I think you have irregular menses due to hormone imbalance. Please do a hor... Read Full »
My HIV RNA early detection detection and fourth-generation tests are negative. Is it conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a girl, and after two weeks, I had anxiety, light sore throat, and weakness. I took an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA (Ribonucleicacid) early detection test on day 15 from possible exposure, and on day 25, the fourth generation antigen-antibody combo tes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tests are almost conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests coming positive later are almost nil. It would be better to go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure to be relieved ... Read Full »
Will I become pregnant if I have protected sex two days after my period?
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected intercourse only two days after my period ended. Then, I took an emergency contraceptive pill just to be sure. After five days, I experienced menstrual bleeding. Is this normal? Is there any chance I could be pregnant? Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is no probability of conception because after two days of periods, the egg was no longer available, you had used protection, you had an emergency tablet, and you were already bleeding. For women, ovulation norma... Read Full »
My period is irregular after having protected sex. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor,I turned 21 last week. I want to consult regarding my menstrual cycle because it is already irregular. My last menstruation was in the second week of last month, and now I am already two days late. I had intercourse two months back in the last week, and we used a condom. Is the irregulari... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am here to give you the best medical advice.I believe that you have developed a hormonal imbalance that has caused irregular menses and other symptoms that you are experiencing. Do you have any history of vaginal discharge, usage of contraceptive pills in the past, bre... Read Full »
Why is my partner getting delayed period even on protected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my partner are sexually active. Although we take precautions (using two condoms at a time) there is always a sense of fear when it comes to her. Each time she gets her period it is delayed by two weeks or 10 days at least and less discharge in terms of flow. Last time she had ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is no need for inspection. You can go for pregnancy tests with home testing kits. This change in periods (duration and flow) is normal for her as she is active sexually and there are emotional and hormonal changes that cause all of this. If there are no flow, ... Read Full »
I experienced light bleeding and cramps after protected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex using a condom two weeks back and it was the day after ovulation but yesterday, I experienced light bleeding and very mild cramps. Could it be implantation bleeding? My last period lasted for four days in the second week of last month. My next period is due in about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We value the high level of confidence that you have in us. I believe that you have developed a hormonal imbalance since the sexual activities were protected. The light bleeding and cramps may just be a result of the recent sexual activity. Could you please do a ho... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my girlfriend twice with full protection. I washed in between but am afraid that I did not wash properly the second time. After one hour, I was sexually aroused again and I squeezed my penis, and a drop of precum was on my finger then I touched her clitoris and vagina fr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chance of pregnancy is less considering you touched only the outer part, not the inside. Semen cannot travel from our hands to the inside of the vagina and then swim into the uterus. Also, the quality of semen will be very bad sin... Read Full »
Can pregnancy occur after having sex one day after periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my partner had protected dry sex on the very first day after her periods ended. Everything seemed fine. She started her periods normally on the exact dates she was supposed to, which was 25 days later. But the blood flow was heavy with clots and darker color and consistency. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I do not see any reason for you to worry. If you are confident that you had absolute protection, and she was just after periods, then there is no chance of pregnancy. For any woman, ovulation usually occurs around th... Read Full »
I had protected sex but my partner did not get her periods yet.
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with my girlfriend last month. But she has not got her period yet. I am sure that the condom was there all the time, and there was no condom leak during the intercourse. She said that she does not feel anything different about her body. She does not feel any symptom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very low).... Read Full »
I have delayed periods after protected sex. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I engaged in protected sex with condoms last month, and I have not yet experienced my menstrual period. My last menstrual cycle occurred in the middle of last month, lasting for 4 days. According to the online app, today marks the 42nd day of my cycle. I conducted pregnancy tests approxim... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. If you have consistently and correctly used condoms during protected sex, the likelihood of pregnancy is low. However, the accuracy of pregnancy test results might be affected if the test was taken too early. The earliest reliable time for a ... Read Full »
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