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Rectal Bleeding

Greetings, I'm 30yrs old, been HIV+ for 5yrs. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing rectal bleeding on a daily basis. It only happens when I have a bowel movement. No discharge, no pain, no discomfort, no hemorrhoids, no anal...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your post.Of course things like hemmorhoids would be very likely, but if that has not been found I would think of an infection that is becomming more common these days: LGV (Lymphogranuloma venereum).It is an STD caused by chlamydia, can... Read more »

Rectal fingering, saliva, and gum bleeding

I know you probably have answered this question but I think my situation might be unique. I am a... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Protected anal sex with rectal bleeding

Sorry if this question was asked before Dr Frascino, saw similars with female sex/menstruation but... Read more »

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Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

What are the odds/chances of being infected with HIV from a one-time oral sex encounter? I am a male who received oral sex from another male whose status I did not know. That is my ONLY risk. It was something that I was curious about, but after... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Receptve anal sex 1-120
Insertive anal sex 1-1666
Receptive Oral sex 1-2500
Insertive oral sex 1-5000
Insertive Vaginal sex 1-1000
Receptive Vaginal sex 1-500
Needle stick 1-350

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risky contact, odd symptoms...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I had a risky entounter about 2 weeks ago. I know I had some sort of infection, painful urination and a substance that was leaking. I got some Penacillin and hoped everything else would be OK. I've been very paranoid about Herpes. I realize... Read more »

are the odds so in our favor?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Reality has shown me that the odds people talk about are just WAY OFF. They say unprotected vaginal is 1/10,000 or somethin? or even say 1/1000. Then why the hell are the majority of the people being infected from ONE time sex with an infected... Read more »

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