If I Have Ars Will I Have 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 »

penis discharge

I have a clear discharge from my penis at times. This is random and feels and looks a little like... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Risky HIV Exposure and ARS Symptoms

Hello. I had unprotected oral and vaginal sex with a girl I just met in a bar in Eastern Europe.... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

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Abnormal discharge

Posted by Anonymous

How can this be identified exactly? How would you know you have an abnormal discharge? And what's the significance of a ''penile discharge''?

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No ARS, does it mean no HIV?

Posted by Anonymous

I performed unprotected oral sex on a transexual (a shemale with penis) escort. Just 3-4 sucks. She did not cum. This happened about two months ago. I have had absolutely no symptoms since then. No fever, rashes or muscle pain. Fatigue is there,... Read more »

Concerned of ARS and HIV expose

Posted by Explorer3235, 4 Replies

I had protective condom safe sex penis vaginal insertive (I am the male).

On the 10th day after the possiable HIV expose I started having stiff leg muscles, then pain in my right thigh. This lasted for about (4) days then went away.

On the (14th)... Read more »

ARS? Please Help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how long ARS lasts or when it starts? My ex BF and I were not having sex, but the last contact I had with him was him rubbing his penis around on my vagina, possibly it went in for less than 5 seconds, and there was... Read more »

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