far_field

Home test came back reactive. What happens now?

Took a home test on impulse and it showed reactive. I have not told anyone. I do not know whether this is a result or not.

HIV far_field 2 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 week, 5 days ago

Can I give myself genital herpes from a cold sore?

I get cold sores. Someone told me I could transfer it to myself and now I am paranoid about touching my own face.

Genital herpes half_moon 3 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks ago

How do I know if it has become PID?

Treated last week, still not right. Someone mentioned PID and now I do not know what I am watching for.

Gonorrhea grey_morning 4 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Does trich increase HIV risk?

Read that trichomoniasis makes HIV more likely and could not tell whether that was a real finding or scaremongering.

Trichomoniasis small_hours 4 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Warts appeared during pregnancy and are getting worse

Had a couple before, now pregnant and they have multiplied noticeably. Is that a coincidence?

Genital warts far_field 4 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 2 days ago

They mentioned a lumbar puncture and I panicked

Doctor raised the possibility of testing spinal fluid. I did not take in the reason and left more frightened than when I arrived.

Syphilis far_field 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Can chlamydia cause an eye infection?

Red, gunky eye that will not settle, and my partner was recently treated for chlamydia. Feels like a strange connection to make but a pharmacist raised…

Chlamydia far_field 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month ago

What is expedited partner therapy?

Clinic mentioned they might be able to give me treatment to pass on to my partner without him coming in. That sounded unusual enough that I…

General questions half_moon 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month ago

Should I get a full screen as well?

Diagnosed at a pharmacy, treated, done. A friend says I should have had a full sexual health screen too. Overkill?

Pubic lice small_hours 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month ago

What actually happens at a LEEP?

Colposcopy found changes and I have been booked for treatment to remove the area. Nobody described what the appointment is like.

HPV far_field 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 1 week ago

Why does PrEP need regular blood tests?

Started PrEP and the monitoring schedule is more than I expected. What are they actually checking?

HIV cold_start 2 months ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 1 week ago