Vaginal Irritation?

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lymph nodes and irritated glans

Hi,Two days after an unprotected heterosexual encounter, I started experiencing swollen lymph nodes and an irritated glans. I've felt these symptoms now for a week. Should I worry about a possible HIV infection?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV infection is possible if you have sex (anal, vaginal, and oral) with an HIV infected person. Don't attempt to figure out your status based on some random symptoms that you are experiencing. Get tested at three months after exposure if you... Read more »

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Hello Dr. David,Thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my question.Two weeks ago I had an... Read more »

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Irritating symptom! help!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have had unprotected sex with a man several times who i later found out has been with lots of girls before me. I did not have any symptoms until about 6 months later when I developped a very itchy and red vagina with a bit of a smell. I'm worried... Read more »

itchy vagina? vaginal candidiasis

Posted by wishingforacure, 3 Replies

I am HIV+ and recently my vagina has been itchy. Usually before I get my period. I don't have any STI's. The doctor said this may happen more often since I am HIV+. Is anyone experiencing this? Is there any way to get rid of it or make it better?... Read more »

Help! Protected vaginal sex

Posted by HannahZ, 1 Reply

Hi! First time posting and scared to death.

I am a young woman who was recently engaged in a serious relationship with a man in a developing nation. We were not sexual (aside from fingering and one occasion of him giving me oral sex) until the day... Read more »

chronic throat irritation hiv symptom?

Posted by anxious66, 2 Replies

hello, im sure you're all aware of my risk, unprotected oral msm me giving, one minute max, no ejaculation, highly doubt there was precum

tested negative at 6 weeks with a 4th gen duo, was told this is deifinately conclusive, and was not even told to... Read more »

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