Understanding STD Risks from Public Restroom Encounters
Infectious disease issues? Hello, doctor. I have two questions to ask you. 1. When I used a public restroom, I noticed blood on the toilet paper after wiping myself (I wiped quite hard). Is there a risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV or gonorrhea in this ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is a possibility of infection with body fluid contact, although it is relatively low. For example, the risk of healthcare workers accidentally being punctured by a needle and coming into contact with HIV-infected blood or bodily fluids is less than 0.33%. Wishing you...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks from Public Restroom Encounters
Should You Get Tested for STDs After a Risky Encounter?
Concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about concerns regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs). My husband, in a moment of poor judgment, admitted to engaging with a sex worker by the roadside. He claims that the entire en...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Should You Get Tested for STDs After a Risky Encounter?
Understanding STD Risks: Should Your Partner Get Tested After Exposure?
Risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information. If your boyfriend has engaged in sexual activities, even if they were not penetrative, there is still a potential risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Ski...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) generally occurs through fluid exchange and direct contact during sexual activities. The risk levels can be assessed as follows: - No risk: masturbation - Low risk: mutual masturbation, light kissing, mutual rubb...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks: Should Your Partner Get Tested After Exposure?
Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Prostatitis I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: 1. Recently, I have been feeling the urge to urinate frequently, and after urinating, I notice a clear, watery discharge. Is this urine or something else? 2. I have also been experiencing intermittent pain in my lower ab...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I have been feeling the urge to urinate frequently, and after urination, there is a clear discharge. Is this urine or something else? --- You should seek medical evaluation. 2. I have also been experiencing intermittent lower abdominal pain. Could this be prostatiti...[Read More] Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Assessing HIV Infection Risk from Indirect Contact in Urology Scenarios
HIV infection I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information. The risk of HIV transmission through indirect contact, such as what you described, is considered to be very low. HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, parti...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the other person has HIV, there is a risk with fluid exposure, but based on your description, the risk is low. Safe sexual practices refer to sexual intercourse without fluid contact, such as vaginal secretions, semen, blood, or saliva, which can reduce your chances of ...[Read More] Assessing HIV Infection Risk from Indirect Contact in Urology Scenarios
Understanding the Risks of HPV Transmission in Oral Sex
Risk of cauliflower infection Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding a visit to an oral sex establishment without using a condom: 1. If the partner is a patient but has no visible lesions in the mouth, what is the risk of infection? 2. If I did not wash immediately aft...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, 1. If the partner is a patient but there are no lesions in the oral cavity, is the risk of infection high? --> If there is exposure to bodily fluids, aside from HPV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may also be transmitted. 2. If there was no immediate wa...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of HPV Transmission in Oral Sex
Understanding the Risks of Anal Play: STDs and Safety Tips
Anal intercourse Anal intercourse issues If I attempt anal masturbation for the first time, is there a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? If I use sex toys for anal intercourse in the future, will there still be a risk of STIs? After anal masturbation, if...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there has been no opportunity for fluid exchange with others, there is no risk of transmission. It is recommended to maintain cleanliness, and both types of lubricants are acceptable. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Anal Play: STDs and Safety Tips
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks with Proper Condom Use
The likelihood of contracting HIV while using a condom? If a properly sized condom is used and there are no tears or breakage, it is highly unlikely that blood could enter the condom through the tip. The risk of HIV transmission in this scenario is very low, especially since the ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks with Proper Condom Use
Understanding Balanitis: Treatment Options and Concerns
Balanitis - Dalacin Cream Hello Doctor, around March I had balanitis (with red spots and itching). I tested for STIs and everything was normal. Since I was abroad at the time, a doctor there prescribed Daktarin cream for me to apply. After about a month, my symptoms improved, but...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is increased redness, it may indicate poor treatment response, please return for a follow-up. Additionally, pay attention to cleanliness and dryness, wear loose-fitting underwear, and minimize the use of spicy and irritating foods. Alcohol should be avoided, and p...[Read More] Understanding Balanitis: Treatment Options and Concerns
Concerns About STIs After Unprotected Anal Sex: What You Should Know
Unprotected anal intercourse? Hello, doctor. In mid-February of this year, I had unprotected anal intercourse with a friend who has been confirmed to be free of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There was no bleeding afterward, but I have had an itch at the base of my pubic...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to get tested three months after unprotected sexual intercourse. As for the itching, you may want to have a doctor examine it as it could be a habitual issue. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About STIs After Unprotected Anal Sex: What You Should Know
Should You Get Tested for STDs After a Past Relationship?
Sexually transmitted disease inquiries? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my ex-partner who was diagnosed with genital warts. We had sexual intercourse during the time they were diagnosed. It has been over a year since we broke up, and I had a Pap smear during that time, w...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Should You Get Tested for STDs After a Past Relationship?
Risk of STD Infection from Needle Stick Injuries in Healthcare
The risk of sexually transmitted infections from needle stick injuries? Hello, doctor. I am a female nursing student. One day while practicing medication administration, I accidentally pricked myself with a needle while recapping it. The needle was borrowed from my roommate, who ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Research shows that the risk of infection from a needle stick with HIV-positive blood is approximately 0.3%, while the risk of infection through mucous membrane exposure is about 0.09%. The likelihood of transmission through contact with broken skin is expected to be lower...[Read More] Risk of STD Infection from Needle Stick Injuries in Healthcare
Understanding HPV and STD Symptoms: What You Need to Know After Exposure
Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello Doctor, On April 2nd, I engaged in sexual activity with a woman. During this time, she performed oral sex on me without a condom and also had unprotected contact with my scrotum, while I used a condom for vaginal intercourse. I was very...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The incubation period for various diseases varies. If you have any concerns, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are primarily transmitted through sexual contact and rarely through other means. There is no need to undergo circumcision...[Read More] Understanding HPV and STD Symptoms: What You Need to Know After Exposure
Concerns About STIs After Visiting a Half-Service Establishment
Concerns about sexually transmitted infections in half-service establishments? Hello Dr. Chen: Out of curiosity, I secretly visited a parlor and received a handjob and some licking on my nipples from the attendant. Afterward, I regretted my decision and started worrying about the...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Concerns About STIs After Visiting a Half-Service Establishment
Understanding STD Infection Risks and Testing After a Urology Visit
Infection probability Three days ago (on April 3rd), I experienced some pain in my testicles after being struck and sought medical attention from a urologist. After the examination, the nurse immediately sanitized both the doctor's and my hands with alcohol, which made me fe...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is unlikely to be any transmission; sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are primarily transmitted through sexual activity, so there is no need for concern. If testing is desired, it can be considered after 2-3 months. Major hospitals should offer these tests, but ...[Read More] Understanding STD Infection Risks and Testing After a Urology Visit
Understanding STD Infection Risks from Contaminated Bedding
Questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Hello doctor, last week when I was abroad, I sweated a lot at night in the hotel because it was too hot. I was startled awake by the sensation of being wet and realized that not only my clothes were soaked, but the bed was al...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The probability is very low.[Read More] Understanding STD Infection Risks from Contaminated Bedding
Assessing HIV Risk: Safe Practices in Oral and Manual Sex
Oral sex, intercourse, masturbation, HIV? If both partners used condoms during oral and penetrative sex but did not use protection during mutual masturbation, the risk of HIV transmission is generally low. However, it is important to consider other sexually transmitted infections...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The probability is low, but if there are concerns, it is recommended to undergo anonymous screening.[Read More] Assessing HIV Risk: Safe Practices in Oral and Manual Sex
How to Safely Engage in Sexual Activity Without STI Risks
Methods to Avoid Being Infected with Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Hello doctor, I would like to know how to avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs) while engaging in sexual activity with a partner. The best approach would be to ask the partner for their STI test resu...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: To prevent sexually transmitted infections, it is recommended to have a single sexual partner or to practice safe sex. If unsafe sexual behavior occurs, seek medical attention if symptoms arise. It is personally advised to get tested every three months to avoid the window ...[Read More] How to Safely Engage in Sexual Activity Without STI Risks
Can You Get HIV or STDs from Intimate Contact? A Urology Perspective
Will this cause an infection? I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information. Engaging in sexual activities, especially with open wounds, can increase the risk of transmitting infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. If there was an...
Dr. Li Minghui Reply:
Hello: If a sexual partner has a sexually transmitted infection and there is fluid contact, there is a risk. If there is contact with bodily fluids through an open wound, the chances increase. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get HIV or STDs from Intimate Contact? A Urology Perspective
Concerns About STIs After Intimate Contact: What You Need to Know
A small amount of discharge? I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information. Engaging in sexual activities, especially when there are open wounds or skin abrasions, can increase the risk of transmitting infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STI...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If a sexual partner has a sexually transmitted infection and there is fluid contact, there is a risk. If there is contact with bodily fluids through an open wound, the chances increase. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About STIs After Intimate Contact: What You Need to Know