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I am taking contraceptive pill. Why is there brown discharge after periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently on the Yaz contraceptive pill. I skipped my sugar pills for around four months and had a breakthrough period this month. I had my period last week, but I still have some residual brown discharge for about a week now. Additionally, I had sex a few days ago and bled durin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The brown discharge should be temporary. I would recommend you have a period for the next couple of months and not skip the placebo pills temporarily to get back on track. If you have not missed any pills, pregnancy is very unlikely, but I would recommend a pregnan... Read Full »
Even with negative GC swab and medications, I get yellow penile discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a negative G/C swab. As a treatment, I took two doses of Fluconazole and Metrogyl. What can cause a yellow discharge from the penis? I do excessive masturbation and had sex with two unprotected partners. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yellowish discharge from the penis along with a history of unprotected sexual intercourse points towards having contracted STDs (sexually transmitted disease). The most common infection is that of gonorrhea and chlamydia, which presents with complaints of painful mic... Read Full »
I have redness and swelling underneath my bottom lip after oral sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female. I generally have good health, but I was diagnosed with herpes simplex when I was 17. I never had any cold sores on my face, but recently I have seen not a rash but redness and swelling underneath my bottom lip. I do not have a primary doctor, and I cannot get ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a swollen and reddish lower lip. You had a history of herpes simplex infection when you were 17 years old. According to the pictures (attachment removed to... Read Full »
I have burning feet, warm palm and penis after treating STD. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years old, and I have burning sensation underneath my feet since last year, after treating an STD. It was occurring mostly at nights, but these days it appears to be there from morning till night. Then I had a series of a sore throat last year, for which I was treated with antib... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given a history of STD treated, What type of STD it is? If it is syphilis, is it cured completely? If it is not healed completely may lead to a complication called tabes dorsalis. When syphilis is untreated, the bacteria damage the spinal cord and peripheral... Read Full »
I had protected sex. Can I still get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex 75 days ago and tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It came negative after three weeks. Again, after eight weeks, test with EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is done. HIV came negative. Is there an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by protected intercourse is impossible if used in a right manner. The HIV test is negative after eight weeks is good. The chances of HIV test results coming positive is impossible after eight weeks. You can... Read Full »
I want to support people dealing with AIDS. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a social worker in our community, and lately, I have come across a few individuals dealing with HIV/AIDS. I want to offer them the best support possible. Now, I know HIV/AIDS can be a complex journey, and I am keen to understand more about supportive care. What are the key aspects... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The first step is to raise awareness of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the community so that they follow preventive practices and do not discriminate against the patients living with the disease. Information such as that given belo... Read Full »
There is an enlarged node six months after risky exposure but HIV tests are negative. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After my risky exposure with CSW(Community Sex Worker), day 10th HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic acid) PCR(Polymerase chain Reaction) with Taqman method and four weeks and 12 weeks CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay)test at laboratory, all are non-re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymph node is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )and histopathological examination will give clear picture about wha... Read Full »
Why do I have sore and itchy urethra and labia?
Query: Hello doctor, My urethra and labia were suddenly sore and itchy. Now it has a yellow-green discharge from the urethra. What medication should I use? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a pelvic infection, sexually transmitted infection with or without urine infection. Have urinalysis, urine culture, high vaginal swab, strict hygiene. Soft comfortable undergarments. Sitz bath to relieve irritation (sit in warm water recurrently). Drink plen... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in my vagina after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having sex with my boyfriend for a couple of months and this never happened before. Nowadays after sex or if we do it more than once, I feel a burning sensation in my vagina or my clit. At first, I thought it was a UTI but even after treatment it comes back and I know he doe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First please confirm whether your boyfriend has been tested for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). If not I would suggest you get him tested before commencing any further sexual activity. I will suggest a couple of ... Read Full »
I have small bumps on my vagina and buttocks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex with my boyfriend a few months ago. I noticed tiny bumps on his private parts, but I did not think I would get them. It started as one bump that had pus, but it burst. Now I am left with small bumps in the opening of my vagina or vulva and around my buttocks as well. Please he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The tiny bumps you noticed on your boyfriend's genitals could be a sign of genital herpes, which is a common STI caused by the herpes simp... Read Full »