Does HIV Cause Penis Discharge

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Does PEP cause penis discharge?

Hi DoctorI have been on pep (Stocrin and Combivir) for 27 days now. Only recently i have noticed a discharge on my penis. Could this discharge be as a result of this medication or is it an STD?Thanks and regardsMuntu...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Muntu,PEP would not cause a penile discharge. I'd suggest you see your doctor and have this evaluated.Good luck.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Possible causes of "Itching penis"

For the past 10 days or so the tip of my penis has itched. I thought it might be chlamydia and went... Read more »

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A. »

Bent Penis Caused by Meds?

I am 45 yrs old, type 1 diabetic for 35 years, and HIV+ for 12 years. I recently noticed that my... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Male Genital Hygiene Affects Risk of HIV Infection

Two new reports suggest regularly washing the penis lowers the risk of HIV infection in both circumcised and uncircumcised men. Male circumcision is associated with reduced HIV prevalence, Dr. Nigel O'Farrell of Ealing Hospital in London and... Read more »

Political Infighting Causes Zimbabwe to Dissolve AIDS Council Board

After allegations of mismanagement and inappropriate political support were fired at the board of the National AIDS Council, Zimbabwe's government announced it would dismantle the board. The board was established last year in an effort to address... Read more »

U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction This chapter will focus on basic methods of treating the suffering and distress caused by common pulmonary symptoms in AIDS patients. The approaches offered below are useful in relieving discomfort, even when the underlying disease is... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

It Takes A Community: The Challenges of Discharge Planning

Meeting the needs of people with HIV released from state prisons is challenging to say the least, and becomes further complicated when they face other health complications such as chronic hepatitis C, mental illness, and chemical dependency. An... Read more »

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Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello.
I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more »

Seminal Discharge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a question. I have had Chlamydia in the past. Took the medication and was cured. I noticed that since then I have seminal discharge from time to time after urinating. Lately it went away. But recently I have had sex with a co-worker since... Read more »

condom broke can cause HIV ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello I had weared the condom but I didn't put in. I was just rubbing my penis with her thyes but unfortuntely the condom broke. But there was no fluid or pre cum was there.
Now I found after 4 weeks that there very very small ulcer (pin head size)... Read more »

PENIS SORE AFTER SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My girlfriend and I have recently stopped using condoms (after 5 months). I noticed that my penis was getting slightly sore after sex. There was no painful urination or discharge but for a few days afterwards, a slight skin irritation (no visible... Read more »

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