STI Clinics in Ireland (list in first post updated 10/08/2010)

LegacyUser

Unregistered wrote: »

so the clinic told me that if i didnt get a call from them in two weeks, that i was clear. anyone gotten a call back and how long after did it come? my two weeks is up thursday. Im wondering can i just ring in and double check to be sure.

Hi
Listen, if you are ever worried, always phone. Its absolutely fine. Double check and put your mind at rest, take care.

LegacyUser

Mike 1972 wrote: »

It was actually a massive achievement at the time for them to come up with the HIV antibody test so soon after the discovery of the illness given the knowledge and technology available at the time.

Why cant they "come up with" a better HIV test since then ? O I dunno possibly for the same reason why they haven’t come up with an actual cure or even a vaccine. i.e. that its easier said than done. But then technology will never be able to keep place with peoples expectations. Private clinics can only introduce better systems when those systems actually exist.

Actually, there has been and there continues to be significant improvements in HIV testing. (Un)fortunately it has been one of the primary areas of improvement in HIV management over the past two decades. Cure or a vaccine are the holy grail and we are no closer to either than we were 10 years ago.

The official window period as per national, european and American (FDA) for the time it takes an infected subject to test positive is 3 months. pre circa 2001 the official window period was 6 months. Thats a 50% reduction in the waiting time. However, with modern day testing, realistically the overwhelming majority of infections are detected within 6 - 8 weeks and well over half are detected within 4 weeks. Antibody testing that is. However, one should continue to test out to 3 months for most exposures to be sure of a definitive result. Really only those at risk of contracting HEP C and HIV simultaneously or those who suffer needle stick injuries have to test beyond 3 months. There is some theoretical cases that extreme medication (chemo etc.) could also delay the production of HIV antibodies.

Finally, HIV particle tests designed to test for the virus itself are highly reliable within the first 14 days approx of infection (before antibodies are produced). However, such tests are known to have a high false positive rate and coupled with their cost means they are not recommended for diagnosis purposes. I don't know of any clinic in Ireland that offers these tests as standard.

In relation to unprotected blow jobs etc... the chances of any STI is relatively small but is existent. HIV, is so unlikely that it is not a really a worry, same for HEP B/C. Herpes is possible although a genital infection of HSV 1 is usually little to worry about after the initial outbreak and a good proportion of people have less than 3 outbreaks per annum.

Although, I highly recommend protection be used for all oral sex encounters particularly with unkown partners, I wouldn't recommend rushing out and getting tested after every such unprotected encounter (in the absence of symptoms obviously). But that is really on the provisio that anyone who is sexually active with multiple partners should get an annual STI check up

AARRRGH

crotalus667 wrote: »

Errrrrrrrr can any one say EPIC FAIL If your having unprotected oral with some one getting an sti is a very real possibility , and a lot more likely than being killed by a donkey

Can you back up your statement with any supporting data? I'm not talking about opinion pieces in newspapers and magazines, I mean actual proof that you are at real risk of getting an STI from oral sex? You won't find anything, because the risk is only theoretical.

It's not worth thinking about, as it's just pointless worrying.

crotalus667

AARRRGH wrote: »

It's not worth thinking about, as it's just pointless worrying.

http://www.gumnewcastle.nhs.uk/page.asp?id=1256

AARRRGH

crotalus667 wrote: »

http://www.gumnewcastle.nhs.uk/page.asp?id=1256

They admit themselves they don't know:

"As most people do not have only oral sex it is difficult to know just how risky it is."

They also generously use phrases like "the risk is probably similar", "may be infected", "It seems", etc. Basically, it's an opinion piece.

The fact that they say "it is clear that unprotected oral sex can transmit HIV infection" shows they don't have a clue, as there has never been a single proven case of HIV transmission via oral sex.

I would agree though that herpes can be passed orally, obviously.

...

People need to be realistic about risk: unprotected oral sex is not a significant risk whatsoever.

crotalus667

AARRRGH wrote: »

They admit themselves they don't know:

"As most people do not have only oral sex it is difficult to know just how risky it is."

They also generously use phrases like "the risk is probably similar", "may be infected", "It seems", etc. Basically, it's an opinion piece.

Cherry picking phrases to try and prove a point = Fail

AARRRGH wrote: »

The fact that they say "it is clear that unprotected oral sex can transmit HIV infection" shows they don't have a clue, as there has never been a single proven case of HIV transmission via oral sex..

Question:

Can you get HIV through oral sex?


Answer:

The risk of getting HIV through receiving oral sex is very, very low.

We can't say that there's zero risk, because there are a few cases of HIV infection in people who have no other known risk factors for HIV.

Also, we can imagine a scenario where an HIV-positive person's mouth is bleeding when he or she is giving oral sex. This could increase the risk of infecting the partner. But, in general, transmitting HIV to someone receiving oral sex is probably a very rare occurrence.

The risk of getting HIV through giving oral sex is low compared with unprotected vaginal or anal sex, but there is some risk. The risk appears to be higher if you have cuts or sores in your mouth. Risk also appears to increase with the amount of your partner's fluids that contact your mouth and throat. If there is blood in these fluids, that probably increases the risk as well.

Of course, if your partner is not HIV infected, there is no risk of getting HIV. But if your partner is HIV positive, or you are not sure, it makes sense to use a condom or other barrier (a latex sheet, for example) for oral sex. (See Tips for using condoms and dental dams for more information.)


Source: Laurence Peiperl, MD

Date: February 27, 2006


You where saying ???

AARRRGH wrote: »

I would agree though that herpes can be passed orally, obviously...

You tell all the other sti’s that you don’t agree with them and I am sure they will leave you alone

AARRRGH wrote: »

People need to be realistic about risk: unprotected oral sex is not a significant risk whatsoever.

define significant ??

AARRRGH

The only person who is "failing" here is you. The article you linked to admits a lack of knowledge, so I don't understand how you think you have proved anything, but I understand you want to save face so will continue your incorrect argument.

There is no risk of getting HIV from oral sex - even the CDC admit this. If you consider the risk of getting HIV from unprotected vaginal sex with a HIV+ person is less than 0.01% (which the CDC considers a large risk) and they say there is no risk of HIV infection from oral sex, well then I think that means you're a hypochondriac if you want to believe you're in any way at risk.

Btw I have been researching HIV data for about 10 years (it's a personal crusade of mine - my uncle died from toxic HIV medication) so this is a topic I know in great detail.

By all means worry about getting an STI from oral sex, but the risk is near zero and I don't believe in unnecessary worrying, so I don't see the point in torturing yourself.

AARRRGH

Btw, the reason I am not interested in opinion pieces (like the article you linked to) is that opinions on STIs and the reality of STIs (hard data) are often two very different things.

For example, everyone "knows" the rate of HIV infection is growing in the heterosexual community, but the data shows the rate of infection has remained stable or even decreased.

The media and forums like this constantly regurgitate the same misinformation which causes unnecessary worrying.

I am not saying don't take precautions (obviously no one wants to perform oral sex on someone with chlamydia), I am saying lets stick to the reality of what the risks are.

Nevyn

Take the arguements to the bio/medical forum, or else.

LegacyUser

Hi Guys,

Had protected sex about 3 weeks ago with a girl but had a breakage mid intercourse.
Now i'm noticing darker urine & cream coloured discharge lately.
Looks like i may have picked something up.

I'm looking for info. on the Guide Clinic. Is is possible to make an appointment by phone?
I need to take a Day off work so i don't want to do that & go down only to be told i have to come back some other time.
Is it also totally free?

Thanks for the help.

LegacyUser

Guide01 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Had protected sex about 3 weeks ago with a girl but had a breakage mid intercourse.
Now i'm noticing darker urine & cream coloured discharge lately.
Looks like i may have picked something up.

I'm looking for info. on the Guide Clinic. Is is possible to make an appointment by phone?
I need to take a Day off work so i don't want to do that & go down only to be told i have to come back some other time.
Is it also totally free?

Thanks for the help.

Hi,

I went there today for 1st time for a screening, had read here how que's can be bad so got the first train this morn, Monday the sti walk in clinic is 9-1, I got there at 6:50 and was 2nd in the que, the que gets quite big fairly quick though so I'd advise to go as early as poss, once I was seen bout 10:30 it was no time at all to be honest, yes it's free!

A question for anyone else who may have gone to GUIDE, on the website it says that initial results are within 20 mins of swab tests, I was so stressed out I forgot about that while there, she didn't tell me to stay for initial results, just that if I didn't hear from them in 2-3wks I'm clear......... anyone else that's been there, did you get results on the day?

Thanks

crotalus667

Unregistered wrote: »

anyone else that's been there, did you get results on the day?

Thanks

They only run the pillimonary (I know I spelt that wrong) tests if you think you have some thing , if they wanted you to stay around they would of said so . To the poster above you , ring the front desk and see if you can get a last minute appointment for Friday (only day they do appointments) make sure when you ask they know you are having symptoms

LegacyUser

Unregistered wrote: »

Hi,

I went there today for 1st time for a screening, had read here how que's can be bad so got the first train this morn, Monday the sti walk in clinic is 9-1, I got there at 6:50 and was 2nd in the que, the que gets quite big fairly quick though so I'd advise to go as early as poss, once I was seen bout 10:30 it was no time at all to be honest, yes it's free!

Thanks for that. I intend on getting there early.
Is the clinic actually open at that time (06.30) or do you have to wait outside?

poster above - rang 4 times today but it just rang out.

LegacyUser

Guide01 wrote: »

Thanks for that. I intend on getting there early.
Is the clinic actually open at that time (06.30) or do you have to wait outside?

poster above - rang 4 times today but it just rang out.

Hey,

No it wasn't open, was waiting outside, sometime after 8 they let people in, the hours is 9 opening, I think they take pity on the people outside and let them in, you go into the 1st room where there are 20-25 seats wasn't really paying attention, I was just glad to be number 2 , you're given a number and then you fill out a short form, name, address, ph number etc, at 9 they start calling the numbers to go into the next room and then register at the reception, then you wait for the doc

LegacyUser

crotalus667 wrote: »

They only run the pillimonary (I know I spelt that wrong) tests if you think you have some thing , if they wanted you to stay around they would of said so . To the poster above you , ring the front desk and see if you can get a last minute appointment for Friday (only day they do appointments) make sure when you ask they know you are having symptoms

Thanks

Mrmoe

Does anybody know the procedure for getting a hardcopy of test results by mail or otherwise from the STI clinic from the regional in Limerick? All my tests are clear but I would like a hard copy of my results too. I wrote to them before to see if I could get a hard copy posted out to me but they said I would have to call in as its not allowed for them to post out. I can't really call in because it is difficult to get the time free from work. I don't have a regular GP either that could request the results.

LegacyUser

anyone have any idea if the guide clinic is open tomorrow?not sure if its a bank holiday or not and was gonna pop in

LegacyUser

Hey,can anyone tell me what is involved for a guy for having a STI check done like what do they do to you ? I'm not having a full STI check just a specific one,thanks for any replies

LegacyUser

Whats Involved? wrote: »

Hey,can anyone tell me what is involved for a guy for having a STI check done like what do they do to you ? I'm not having a full STI check just a specific one,thanks for any replies

Hey, not sure if you want a male or female perspective but as a male i went for one recently because i had obvious symptoms.

Basically you're asked your sexual history;
-Who you've slept with in the past 3 months, Whether they were likely to be needle drug users, any symptoms etc.

Then you get tested by the Doc - 2 swabs from the japs eye (contrary to popular belief, not painful, but definitely weird, as in you know things should not be going down there.) Just close your eyes and grit your teeth and its actually fine.

You're then asked for a urine sample.
Then a blood test.

You get your preliminary urine sample back after an hour.
In my case i was diagnosed with NSU (Non specific Urethritis) by a sexual health advisor which i expect to be told was/is Chlamydia.
He/she asks you to get in contact with previous partners (within 3 months) to tell them so they can be tested too. This was really tough to take as i knew where i had caught it from but i was still told to contact prior partners because of legal constraints (i.e - people have sued others for not telling previous partners after they had caught it.)

If diagnosed, you're then given Antibiotics which cure the pain downstairs after about 48hrs.

After that it's a waiting game. 3 months for the blood test to come back (HIV, Hep etc ) Along with that, i have recent eye trouble which i'm terrified could be Trachoma.

Definitely the worst 3 weeks of my life and a long summer of anxiety & fear awaits.


All over a split condom.

LegacyUser

Bit of a stupid question, but can a local GP do a STI test?

I've never had one, and may be no harm in getting checked

crotalus667

Unregistered wrote: »

Bit of a stupid question, but can a local GP do a STI test?

I've never had one, and may be no harm in getting checked

Nope sorry they will send you to an std clinic

Bottle_of_Smoke

crotalus667 wrote: »

Nope sorry they will send you to an std clinic

That's not true I had one done at my GP's

LegacyUser

I have to admit I'm a bit of a worrier so that's one thing that holds me back from sleeping around - the risk of getting and STD or getting a girl pregnant. I guess I'm lucky in that I never am lucky enough to meet a girl who wants to have sex so I suppose there is some upside to that!

In all seriousness though, I think it's good to get tested. I know one guy who's really sound and I don't know if he was being serious or not, but I remember him telling us that he never used a condom when he was with a girl. He's got a gf now and I quite fancy her but in the back of my head all I can think about is what he said that night about never using condoms and this was before he met her. It makes me think/wonder/hope he made sure he was clear before doing anything with her.

I went to Amsterdam a few years ago and sure enough I was out, had a few drinks and ended up going into a hooker. For those who haven't been there, they have these women in like shop windows and you go up and basically go in and do the deed. Afterwards I felt like s*** for doing it. I was single, and it was my sexual experience and to be honest, I didn't enjoy it that much. I didn't even come. I stupidly made the same mistake about a year later when I was away travelling again

Anyway I'd been back in Ireland a few years and was starting to get paranoid. I felt fine and I didn't have any weird symptoms but all the time I had this nagging feeling in the back of my head. So I went to a Dr who specialises in that area and got an STI test. It's not the most pleasant or best feeling in the world. Having to drop your undies and have a doc do stuff to your lad and then pee into a cup for him. No idea what is like for girls, more invasive I suspect.

Thankfully I got the results a week or two later and everything came back clear. I think this is one of the reasons I don't fancy the idea of sleeping around. Yeah I get horny and I often see girls I want to f*** but I get so paranoid about pregnancy and std's and my brain gets in the way that it puts me off the idea. I'm pretty sure I remember praying that the tests would come back clear and if they did, I wouldn't put myself at risk again.

Then at the same time I feel like I'm missing out on an important part of life and everyone else is off having sex so I should be too.

I don't know what the answer is. But if you suspect you might have something or have been careless/reckless, then its your responsibility to keep your clothes on until you get checked out by a doctor and get the all clear.

MartinK

Unregistered wrote: »

Bit of a stupid question, but can a local GP do a STI test?

I've never had one, and may be no harm in getting checked

Yes s/he can but some tests they have to send off to get results so it might take a few days. Best go to a STD/GUM clinic like James.

LegacyUser

I have been dating this 52 year old who is meant to be seperated and a fther of 3. Honestly you expect a person like that to value life a little more and therefore to stay on the safe side sexually.
the first time we were together there was no protection ,but i managed to keep him away from my palace, he performed oral, and that was fine. he went on about how difficult it is for him to use condoms but i stayed strong. the second time around he brought a packet of condoms, and i had bought a packet too.

i do not know how mant got spoitl because he couldn't manage putting them on properly. well the long and short of t is that the only one condom that we managed to put on broke in the heat of things. right now i'm kicking myself literally. i have a bit of hope because i was quick to pick up the mishap , and he didn't ejaculate. it was also a very fertile time of the month for me. so i went to the clinic to insert a copper coil.

i mean i'm 44 and struggling to raise two childdren on my own. i also got tested for clamydia. it's been a week now i haven't heard a thing. I don't know this person well at all. it is emerging now that he has had a lot of unprotected encounters and may even have tried his hand at swinging.

i am terrified. i am a very good but lonely woman, i pray that i didn't catch anything from this guy.

thanks for reading
tina

Cocoh

Best of luck with that Tina!!
Keep us updated, i'm sure it'll be fine though, you sound like a good person so i hope so anyway

LegacyUser

Quick question, had an STI test in the last 6 months and came back all clear but just wondering what I was tested for? I can't fully remember, had urine, swab and blood. Just curious if I was tested for genital warts too?

LegacyUser

Think I may be getting warts, not sure but somethings not right, if I went to a GP will they prescribe a cream or will I have to go to a clinic? Also just wondering do lads normally go to male doctors to check these things or do few people care? Thanks

LegacyUser

I'm worried sick about this. My boyfriend lives abroad and I came over to visit him for 3 weeks, the only time I'll see him until he comes home next year. The day I arrived, we were kissing and he gave me oral. About half an hour later, I felt something on my lip and I was dismayed to realise it was a cold sore. I don't remember ever getting one and he doesn't get them. I am so worried now that he transferred the virus to my genitals by going down after kissing me. It's ruining my trip and I'm checking in the mirror about ten times a day. It's bad enough not being able to kiss him or give oral sex but that's nothing compared to maybe being infected with herpes for life. I've read different things from it being highly unlikely to get herpes from this to that it happens all the time. I just can't believe the timing - if only it had happened a few days earlier, I would have known to be careful and not kiss him. I've always been clued in and careful about STDs, especially herpes and now I'm so worried I managed to get it. I'm thinking it has to be unlikely to spread without direct skin contact (or why don't people get it off toilet seats etc) but I'm so paranoid. What are the chances?

LegacyUser

im not sure of what to say here but basically i had anal sex with a 19 year old english girl at the weekend without wearing a condom..very drunk..
i was at the doctors there and he took the tests required but i have to wait..im really freaked out by hepatitis diseases..
has anyone any thoughts on this..or am i just freaking out way to much..i dont think she did that before by the way...ill never do it again..didnt enjoy it!!

AARRRGH

worrieddd wrote: »

I'm worried sick about this. My boyfriend lives abroad and I came over to visit him for 3 weeks, the only time I'll see him until he comes home next year. The day I arrived, we were kissing and he gave me oral. About half an hour later, I felt something on my lip and I was dismayed to realise it was a cold sore. I don't remember ever getting one and he doesn't get them. I am so worried now that he transferred the virus to my genitals by going down after kissing me. It's ruining my trip and I'm checking in the mirror about ten times a day. It's bad enough not being able to kiss him or give oral sex but that's nothing compared to maybe being infected with herpes for life. I've read different things from it being highly unlikely to get herpes from this to that it happens all the time. I just can't believe the timing - if only it had happened a few days earlier, I would have known to be careful and not kiss him. I've always been clued in and careful about STDs, especially herpes and now I'm so worried I managed to get it. I'm thinking it has to be unlikely to spread without direct skin contact (or why don't people get it off toilet seats etc) but I'm so paranoid. What are the chances?

Come on now, think about what you're saying.

Your boyfriend kissed your healthy lips and then gave you oral sex, and then half an hour later you got what you think was a cold sore on your lips?

I would bet all the money in my bank account and every cent I will ever earn that he has not given you genital herpes from the above incident.

confused teen wrote: »

im not sure of what to say here but basically i had anal sex with a 19 year old english girl at the weekend without wearing a condom..very drunk..
i was at the doctors there and he took the tests required but i have to wait..im really freaked out by hepatitis diseases..
has anyone any thoughts on this..or am i just freaking out way to much..i dont think she did that before by the way...ill never do it again..didnt enjoy it!!

It's extremely difficult for a man to catch hepatitis or HIV from unprotected sex, so stop worrying. For example, studies have shown that you'd have to have unprotected sex 1,000 to 10,000 times with a HIV+ person to catch HIV off them.

So not only is it unlikely the girl had hepatitis, but it's also unlikely you'd catch it even if she did.

Put it this way: there's been a chlamydia epidemic in Europe for about 20 years (in other words, a very large percentage of people aren't using condoms when they have one night stands) yet only a very small number of people have gotten hepatitis from sexual contact.

LegacyUser

I intend to book an sti test monday next. Myself and my gf have decided to try unprotected sex; she is going to get the 3 month long injection and considering I have a sexual history I am getting my first sti test. She doesnt have any such history.

Is this ok or are we being a bit silly?

Not at all. It is not paranoid to get STI tested if you have any kind of history, even if you don't think there's a high risk. I would never, ever sleep with anyone unprotected unless they'd been checked out. Some people think it's too much to ask, but I have enough issues with my cervix and things as it is and am not willing to put myself at risk. The STI check takes 10 minutes and is so worth it for the peace of mind.

LegacyUser

Presumably its safe to have sex without a condom if a) a hormonal contraceptive is being used (such as the injections) and b) both partners are free of sti's?

Yes, if you are comfortable doing so (some people don't feel comfortable relying on the pill for example), I don't see any reason not to.

LegacyUser

Hi,

Has the clinic free condoms? Do you have to ask for them in the clinic?

LegacyUser

is there anywhere else in galway other than the hospital to go for an sti test etc... and is it same as normal gp fees or way more expensive?
seems near impossible to get an appointment and their walk in clinic doesnt suit

LegacyUser

Wanted to post in the biology/medicine forum but also want to post unregistered.

Im freaked out.

Missed call on phone today. Rang back but kept getting voicemail with no option to leave a message.

Googled the number and it turns out to be a hospital I had a STI/blood test done in.

STI checked in urine were negative on the day.

I never had anything else done in the hospital but the thing is these tests were done in January. If I do have a blood infection would they wait until now to contact? Are they allowed to contact? I phoned once to get the results but couldn't get through, wasnt overly concerned and assumed they would contact me if anything wrong.

Don't know what to do, I rang the switchboard of the hospital and they werent able to tell me who was ringing because it was a general number.

Should I just call into the GUM clinic? Will be terrified of having to get an answer from a receptionist, should I just pretend I need another test and speak to the doctor?

Any advice/info welcome.

LegacyUser

Hi all,

I'm really sorry but I don't have time to read all the posts on this thread as I am currently studying for an exam.....

I had an incident there a few weeks ago and I think that something isn't right down there and I want to go to an STI clinic, preferably the one in St. James as it's closest to where I live.

Anyways, What I wanted to know was what time would you need to start queuing for the various clinics in the afternoons...I heard for the morning clinic that people queue from 6am....I was considering going to an afteroon clinic, which would be handiest...but at the same time I can't afford to waste a full day off college and yet I can't afford to go private becuase I'm a poor student!

I am seriously concerned that I have something....I was also wondering what it the procedure for a female...Do they carry out a full examination or is it just bloods and swabs???

Sorry again that I don't have time to read the other posts!

AARRRGH

worried 256 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm really sorry but I don't have time to read all the posts on this thread as I am currently studying for an exam.....

I had an incident there a few weeks ago and I think that something isn't right down there and I want to go to an STI clinic, preferably the one in St. James as it's closest to where I live.

Anyways, What I wanted to know was what time would you need to start queuing for the various clinics in the afternoons...I heard for the morning clinic that people queue from 6am....I was considering going to an afteroon clinic, which would be handiest...but at the same time I can't afford to waste a full day off college and yet I can't afford to go private becuase I'm a poor student!

I am seriously concerned that I have something....I was also wondering what it the procedure for a female...Do they carry out a full examination or is it just bloods and swabs???

Sorry again that I don't have time to read the other posts!

If you arrive before 8 you'll definitely be seen. However you may not be seen until the afternoon.

They will test you for whatever you want - swab, urine, blood.

LegacyUser

I used this great service last week in St. Jame's Hosp...The staff were absolutely brilliant, so professional and efficent even though they were under quite alot of pressure...

I would advise anyone who needs this service to use it!

LegacyUser

Hi all,

quick Q, what time do you have to arrive to be sure of being seen for the Tuesday or Thursday GUIDE clinic STI checks (1-5)?

Thanks

LegacyUser

Hi whoop!!

I landed out in James there last thursday morning at roughly 8.30am and I was 8th in the queue....hope this helps.
However they are quick enough in the afternoon, was on my way home by 3pm...

All the best!!

stestevens

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

AARRRGH

stestevens wrote: »

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

A weird hobby of mine is reading STI related statistics (in particular HIV statistics) and in general reading STI related data.

People don't get STIs from oral sex. It simply never happens.

Most likely some other poster will come here claiming I am wrong, but they won't be able to back up their accusation with valid data.

HOWEVER...

You could have contracted herpes or genital warts from the girls. Condoms don't really protect you from these diseases. But bear in mind you could contract both of these infections from anyone. They are not specific to prostitutes. So whether you had sex with Mary the psychologist or Mandy the hooker, either or neither could infect you.

By all means go get tested, but St. James's do not test men for herpes of HPV.

LegacyUser

I'm a 24 year old female and have a long term boyfriend. About 5 weeks ago, I noticed a pink spot thing on my mons pubis area. I asked the dr about it while I was there and she said it was nothing (I was concerned about herpes since my bf gets cold sores). It can't be herpes as it's been there too long, but now I've started worrying about genital warts. It doesn't look like a wart, it's almost flat, pink and hurts to touch, but it also doesn't have a head or anything so it isn't squeezable. I'm super paranoid about STIs' so this is in the forefront of my mind, but I'm hoping it's just some sort of boil or irritation. Does anyone else get this kind of thing? I will go to the GP but I'm too broke for the near future

Zaph

Unregistered wrote: »

I'm a 24 year old female and have a long term boyfriend. About 5 weeks ago, I noticed a pink spot thing on my mons pubis area. I asked the dr about it while I was there and she said it was nothing (I was concerned about herpes since my bf gets cold sores). It can't be herpes as it's been there too long, but now I've started worrying about genital warts. It doesn't look like a wart, it's almost flat, pink and hurts to touch, but it also doesn't have a head or anything so it isn't squeezable. I'm super paranoid about STIs' so this is in the forefront of my mind, but I'm hoping it's just some sort of boil or irritation. Does anyone else get this kind of thing? I will go to the GP but I'm too broke for the near future

Unfortunately no-one here is qualifed to make a diagnosis and as a result we do not allow people seek medical advice on Boards. The only advice I can give you is go to your GP as soon as you can.

Bottle_of_Smoke

stestevens wrote: »

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

I'd say genital warts is your most likely one. Its almost impossible you didn't catch the virus for it from at least one of the girls. However, the virus is very common even amongst non-sex workers and only a certain small amount of people with the virus actually develop warts.

Keep an eye out for them and check for any small lumps on the penis and above it/scrotom/inner thighs etc. If you do find anything odd go to a clinic rather than a GP if possible

As for oral, a guy I know is fairly sure he caught chlamydia from oral as he always used condoms but perhaps he just didn't want to admit he didn't use a condom one time. No harm in getting a check if you ask me.

population

AARRRGH wrote: »

St. James's do not test men for herpes of HPV.

STD Clinics dont test for herpes or hpv? Does that not seem a bit reckless? Or is there no test? I watched a thing that Rupert Everret did following in Byrons footsteps. He actually did an std test in the show and I thought he mentioned he was tested for absolutley everything?

AARRRGH

population wrote: »

STD Clinics dont test for herpes or hpv? Does that not seem a bit reckless? Or is there no test? I watched a thing that Rupert Everret did following in Byrons footsteps. He actually did an std test in the show and I thought he mentioned he was tested for absolutley everything?

Well they will look at your genitals to see if you have either, but they don't do any sort of blood or swab or urine test for either of those STIs.