What Std Cause Penile Discharge

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how do u diagnost penile discharge?

Posted by team1, 1 Reply

i had a recent urine test that showed no presence of white blood cells -> no bacteria (does this also mean i have no bacteria there? ruling out also NSU/NGU?)

ive tested - for chlam/gonnor.

but i still feel a slight tingling when i urinate. but... Read more »

Low risk? what STD am I facing?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After 3 weeks from a possible exposure, I have had two instances of clear, pus-like discharge from my penis while I was asleep. The first time would have been about 18 days from the exposure and the second at 24 days. On the first occasion, I just... Read more »

STD?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

clear painless penis discharge, no pain while urinating. seems most like precum i think. it does not affect my urine stream as i've heard a STD may. doesn't crust over the opening of my penis either. after sexual contact it seems it takes... Read more »

Do I Have an STD from oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

OK so this past May I got my first BJ from this girl I know. Well I had no symptoms of anything until this past week where the tip of my penis feel a little funny.

I went to the clinic this past November to see if I should get tested for anything and... Read more »

penile problems...

Posted by dcgbowler, 2 Replies

I am having problems with keeping an erection. I also have high blood pressure and diabetes along with HIV. Is there anyone else who can advise me on what to do? Read more »

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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 »

Catch STD by Viginal discharge

Dear Doctor,I always have viginal discharge. When i go to the toilet and urinate, sometimes my discharge will stick onto the toilet seat ( But the discharge is still attached to my viginal, it did not completely drop and stick on the toilet seat,...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello-I'm actually having a hard time envisioning this scenario but assuming you pee the old fashioned way (sitting down, toilet lid up), I see no possible way that your vaginal discharge could get infected from any other person with any STD. I... Read more »

STD Discharge or Semen?

Dear Ryan,Great job and thank you for taking the time to read this, Ill try and keep it brief I hope you will post it on the site.Have not had sex in over 2 months, plus I have not even relieved my own self for at least 3 weeks as so busy at work...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Questions like yours are difficult because there is no way to give a definitive answer. Your best bet is to see a doctor whenever you have questions about symptoms that you are experiencing or are unsure about. You don't have to be on the brink... Read more »

In/Out and STD

Hi RyanKind of an odd question, but here it goes. Put my mouth AROUND (not exactly on) a flaccid penis for about a second, barely touched my mouth. I know that the risk for HIV is negligible due to exposure time and lack of fluids, but what about...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

General questions about sexually transmitted infections or STDs are difficult to answer. The category is so broad and simply describes a bunch of different, unique infections that are normally spread through sexual contact. This makes it hard to... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly-Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion

Case A 27-year-old male presents to the prison infirmary with penile pain. He reports having had the pain for the past three days, ever since accidentally catching part of the skin of his penis in his pants zipper. The patient reports previous good... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Washington: Public Health Shifts STD Focus From Testing to Tracking

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Sex History Doesn't Always Match STD Status

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