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I have been treated for gonorrhea in the past and I am pregnant now. Do I need to get tested again?
We are glad that you got your sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosed and treated in the past. Most STIs including gonorrhea are easy to treat, cure and prevent. … Read Full Answer
How long does it take to get STI test results? I was just tested yesterday and am waiting to hear back.
Great to hear you got tested for sexually transmitted infections, now to await the results. Depending on the type of test … Read Full Answer
I heard that STIs are on the rise, so does it mean people are not using condoms?
STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are on the rise. STIs are very common and are easily diagnosed, treated and preventable … Read Full Answer
Can I (a male) have children despite the fact that I have both HIV and Herpes?
Yes, you absolutely can become a parent with HIV and herpes. HIV treatment can allow you … Read Full Answer
Hello, I am not very well versed in HIV Transmission potential. I have had a monogamous relationship all my life since highschool, got married to the same person and have 2 ...
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I got treated for syphilis but my boyfriend doesn't want to go to the doctor. What should I do?
Glad to hear that you are managing your sexual health through testing and treatment. Getting treated for syphilis once does not make you immune to re-infection … Read Full Answer
Can people get more than one infection at once?
Condomless sexual contact with a person who has more than one STI, may result in transmission of one, many or none at all … Read Full Answer
Before I immigrated to Manitoba, Canada I had never tested for Hep C in my country, should I get tested for all STBBIs including Hep C?
Testing for Hep C is generally recommended if one has had a history of using unsterilized or inadequately sterilized medical, dental and surgical equipment … Read Full Answer
Is Trich tested in a routine std panel for male patients? If not is there any sort of reliable test available?
In Manitoba there is no trichomoniasis test available for people with penises, though there is for people with vaginas. (Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that … Read Full Answer
What are people talking about when they say that someone has the clap?
“The clap” is slang for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection passed through oral, vaginal or anal sex … Read Full Answer
What are the routine STBBIs that I will be screened for during my pregnancy?
People who are pregnant should receive health care throughout their pregnancy and this would include routine STBBI screening at least once during pregnancy … Read Full Answer
I had a heart attack this year. I'm worried about whether sex will trigger another one. Is having sex risky for heart attack?
This is a great question about safer sex that takes care of your heart health. I’d recommend you talk to your doctor or cardiologist about sex after a heart attack … Read Full Answer
I usually smoke meth, I am thinking about injecting. I have never injected before, how do I do it safely?
Research indicates that the riskiest way of using meth is to inject it. When injection equipment is shared it is known to spread blood-borne viruses like hep C, hep B and HIV. Using new needles, spoons, water, swabs, … Read Full Answer
Is there a vaccine for HIV?
No, HIV does not have a vaccine, but there is a lot of research going on in the area of vaccines and HIV … Read Full Answer
Is it normal for me to feel a pinch in my dick after pissing? Could it be an STI or a UTI?
Symptoms can sometimes be misleading. Some people experience symptoms like these during a sexually transmitted infection, while sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms at all … Read Full Answer
I found a needle in my backyard, what should I do?
Needles are used by a wide range of people including those who are living with diabetes, living with other health conditions or some might be using it for injecting … Read Full Answer