How Do You Treat Sexual Dysfunction

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sexual dysfunction, infection in testicles

I have been positive since 1992, and have been on meds since 1996. Around 1995, I started having problems with erections. Last year I had an infection in the cords (or whatever they're called) leading to the testicles. Could this infection,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Epididymitis is often slow to heal and could contribute to impotence. No particular HIV drug is clearly linked to impotence. HIV infection may cause some neurologic problems leading to impotence in some cases as can psychological issues or concerns... Read more »

Neuropathy/ Need help with Sexual Dysfunction

Just wondering if you have any other pointers. I am currently taking 1200mgs of neurontin/3... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

Sexual Dysfunction After Diagnosis

Please excuse the length of this question, but I'm at the end of my rope.At the end of March,... Read more »

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Gender Issues and Sexual Dysfunction: An Update From the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging

This is part of a series of articles summarizing presentations from the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging, which took place in Baltimore, Md., from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2010. Jump to the table of contents to see the other articles in this... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

ED Drugs: For Dysfunction or Fun?

A new study sheds light on the topic of condoms and the use of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs among young men in Chicago. Researchers at Children's Memorial Hospital surveyed 234 sexually active males at three Chicago colleges. The men were... Read more »

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to File Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Allegedly Promoting Recreational Use of Erectile Dysfunction Drug

The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Monday is expected to file a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against the pharmaceutical company Pfizer for allegedly promoting recreational use of its erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in... Read more »

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to Petition FDA to Reject Pfizer's Request to Sell Erectile Dysfunction Drug Without Prescription

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Wednesday announced it will petition FDA to reject Pfizer 's request to sell the company's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra without a prescription, United Press International reports. The group said it learned... Read more »

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Sexual Assualt, HIV testing, depression.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'll be brief; Straight, happily married guy, living in London UK. Sexually assualted about 6 months ago. Been tested for STI's TWICE all back as negative. Tested for HIV @ 28 days DUO AgAb and again @ 87 days with a rapid bloodtest Ab, beleive it... Read more »

Treating Chlamydia with Azithromycin

Posted by Anonymous

Hi

My girlfriend and I have just been given a dose of aztithromycin but the doctor was not sure how long to refrain from having sex with one another. Was wondering if anyone else knew or has been on azithromycin and knows how long we can't have... Read more »

Sexual compulsivity and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I just tested positive two months ago. I wasn't terribly suprised. I've been taking risks since I came out as a gay man 15 years ago. I am sexually compulsive and I have had very limited success controlling this problem. I've done therapy, 12... Read more »

BBC NEWS:Online dating for people with sexually transmitted infection

Posted by Hellen, 1 Reply

Dating can often be fraught with uncertainty and self-consciousness. For those with incurable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are tailored websites the answer for people nervous of telling potential partners about their condition?

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