Pain In Penis Could I Have AIDS

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pain in the penis

I have some pain in my penis? is it hiv or what? thanks!...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This forum is for patients with HIV and/or their docs to ask questions about symptoms from known HIV infection or its treatment. HIV rarely causes penile discomfort but if you are concerned get tested to relieve your anxiety. Keith Henry, M.D.... Read more »

penis pain with HIV infection?

is there any evidence that the hiv infection cause a severe penis pain at the time of... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

Little pain in the head of penis

I have received oral sex from a woman. It lasted more than half an hour (not continually) Now,... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Articles

Circumcision Alters Penis Microbiome, Could Explain HIV Protection

Circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis, changes that could explain why circumcision offers protection against HIV and other viral infections. In a study to be published on April 16 in mBio ®, the online open-access journal of... Read more »

Zambia Mobilizing to Circumcise Men to Protect Them From HIV

The circumcision blitz has kicked into full swing. Overwhelming evidence has shown that removing the foreskin from the penis can reduce the risk of HIV transmission from a woman to a man by 60 percent -- and some studies have reported even higher... Read more »

Washing Penis Soon After Sex Increases Risk of HIV Among Uncircumcised Men, Study Says

Washing the penis minutes after sex might increase the risk of HIV infection among uncircumcised men, according to a study funded by NIH 's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and presented on July 25 at the 4th IAS Conference on... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Australia: Post-Sex Washing Doesn’t Lower HIV Risk, Study Says

Researchers who had hoped post-sex washing of the penis might confer circumcision-like protection against HIV infection were disappointed by a study presented today at the 4th International AIDS Society Conference in Sydney. The trial, involving... Read more »

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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 »

Mild penis discomfort Peep!

Posted by Anonymous

I'm currently experiencing a slight discomfort on the head of my penis. It's not painful, just irritating. I would say, there's this sensation where the openings of the penis are widening, can't be so sure. What's the cause?

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Blood coming out penis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I woke up late last night and my penis was throbing with pain on the tip. I couldn't get back to sleep. I finally tried to go the bathroom, it just stinged, and when I sit down the tip of my penis hurts and stings. I finally fell asleep. I went to... Read more »

symptons on penis?

Posted by anonymouslad, 1 Reply

I was wondering if anyone could tell me are there any symptoms to look for on your penis if you may have HIV? There's something on mine which I'm a little worried about which has been there for about a week, I'm hoping it is something completely... Read more »

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