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I have a red spot around the urethra with a tight foreskin. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I weigh 80 kg and I am 5 feet 4 inches. I have been suffering from an inflammation while urinating with a red spot around the urethra. I went to my physician. He prescribed me a tablet Ofloxacin and syrup Oricitral for 5 days. After that the inflammation got reduc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It definitely looks like you have balanoposthitis with phimosis. Did you have sexual contact with anyone other than your regular partner? Does your partner have any... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I touched the genitals of a massage therapist. There was no penetration or sex of any kind. I only touched her vagina, and she gave me a hand job. I have been getting some swollen lymph nodes on the back of my head and armpits. I also get a tingling and burning sensation in my legs and arm... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the available description, it appears that there was no mixing of body fluids. Touching of private parts does not cause mixing of body fluids in an otherwise healthy person. Without mixing body fluids, it is almost... Read Full »
What are the side effects of contraceptive pills?
Query: Hi doctor,I was fooling around with my boyfriend after a week of having my periods. He did not insert it, but there was rubbing without a condom. There was no ejaculation at all. I took an I-pill within 12 hours, and we did the same thing again. I am afraid if I am pregnant. Should I get myself test... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Delayed periods and irregular bleeding are known side effects of I-pill (Levonorgestrel). Do not worry. You can wait for one more week to see the pattern of bleeding. Do not worry. The chances of pregnancy in your case are extremely low. I hop... Read Full »
Do condoms always prevent HIV transmission?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with a girl before three months. She got tested for HIV and the result came negative. But now I have a low fever for four days. I have a doubt whether she has spread the virus through the condom she gave to me. Can anyone spread a virus through condoms? I know that it seems to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had protected sex and if the condom was used consistently without any breakage in the condom, then the risk of acquiring HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is non-existent in your case. Your apprehensions are not factual. You have mentioned that your partner had ... Read Full »
Where to put your penis during sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently got married and have a few doubts about intercourse. I am not clear about the vaginal spot. Where should I insert my penis exactly? I had a chat with my partner and she said that it is the spot where the gynecologist tested her uterus when we had a general check-up. Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. The vaginal opening is located at the junction of the upper two thirds and the lower one third between the two soft skins and there you need to insert the penis while having intercourse. Position matters but it is n... Read Full »
Is it possible to get pregnant with non-penetrative sex?
Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago, I had intimate contact with a boy and I was dry humping him on top. I felt his penis inside me, but I stopped immediately. Our clothes were on the entire time. I got my period in that month and the next. But, I am late for this month by 13 days. I have taken multiple... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You had sex, although non-penetrative three months ago, followed by two periods. So, the possibility of pregnancy due to this encounter is nil, which means that you cannot be pregnant because of that episode. The pregnancy kit test is to be ob... Read Full »
I have low back pain and frequent urination after sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old and have suffered from bouts of prostatitis a few times. I have not had an intimate life for many years. Now, I am having an intimate life with one person, who is clean as well as I am. After vigorous sex, I am having frequent urination, especially at night. I was wonder... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Yes, your symptoms are consistent with either urinary tract infection (UTI) or prostatic enlargement. In fact, you might have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) contributing to UTI. The second reason can be sexually transmitted UTI as also said b... 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 »
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 ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Two years back, I had fever and headache. From then I am having gait and muscle pains. After many tests, doctor suggested EBV test. Results are IgG positive and IgM came negative and then gave Zovirax 800. I am shocked as it is a tablet for HIV. Does my EBV report say that I have HIV... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zovirax (Acyclovir) is actually a medicine for viral infection and your physician is on right lines. Do not worry about that. Not many benefits are seen with Zovirax in infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein-Barr virus- EBV, but this is good if indicated. Yes,... Read Full »
Can you get syphilis from drinking in someone's cup?
Query: Hello doctor, Are there any chances of me getting syphilis by drinking a beverage that someone with syphilis already sipped? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you will not acquire syphilis just by having a drink sipped by a person with syphilis. Modes of transmission of syphilis are: Commonly through sexual contact. From pregnant mother to child. Through blood transfusion. Moreover, the bacteria causing syphil... Read Full »
