Medical Advice on "Venereology"

HSV tests are negative at six weeks. Do I need to retest later?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Enzyme Immuno Assay (EIA) is a type of ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). The test usually does not give positive results until about six weeks after exposure. The gold standard test would be a viral culture. If...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. G.s.s. Sandeep

How to manage the itching, burning sensation, sores, rectal pain, and testicular pain developed after unprotected sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms may be due to UTI (urinary tract infection), prostatitis, or psychological. I would suggest, Drink more fluids and water. Avoid friction and irritation. Wear loose cotton inners. Consult a urologist if nee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Is there any medication that can suppress my sexual organs forever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you practice meditation and yoga, and engage in spiritual practices for some time. Visit spiritual centers to calm your mind. Take a walk daily. Exercise for 30 minutes daily. Drink seven to eight glasses of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Laul

Can genital warts recur months after their removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have seen the attached pictures (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). It looks like a scar and is not a recurrence. Keep observing the warts to see ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Shukla

Can genital warts recur a few months after treatment?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have seen the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). The lesions look active, so it might be a recurrence. It is not uncommon to have a recur...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Am I at risk for AIDS if I did not take the post-exposure prophylaxis after unprotected homosexual intercourse?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your 4th generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) serology is negative. Your HIV viral load is < 120 IU/mL or < 54 copies/mL. According to the interpretation of your report, it means there might be HIV ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Davie Wong

Can HIV tests give false negative results?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can go for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis of HIV-1 RNA quantitative analysis. Psoriatic arthritis is not an autoimmune disorder like HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It is T-lymphocytes mediat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. G.s.s. Sandeep

My partner has herpes 2. Is it possible for me to get herpes 1 as well from her?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Herpes simplex II is transmitted through sexual contact, and it causes genital herpes. If your girlfriend has herpes II, she can only transfer herpes II and not I. Also, kindly note that ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Why do I see red rash and tiny bumps on my penis again?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Fungal infections are known for recurrence. It may be due to fungal infection as it is subsiding with Clotrimazole cream. I advise you to wear loose cotton gar...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

What is the reason for the appearance of red color rashes on my penis even though STD tests are negative?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). With all the reports being negative, I think that the chance...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra