Can STD Be Contracted Through Protected Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016

Question: Hi,
I had sex recently while abroad twice using condom and have licked vigina of the partner ... Is there any chances of getting STD

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
STD can transmitted through protected vaginal sex as well as oral sex

Detailed Answer:
hello.thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereology). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

Protected vaginal sex does not offer complete protection against STDs like genital herpes, hpv(genital warts) and syphilis though it is adequate agaunst transmission of hiv, gonorrhea and chlamydia. Similarly unprotected oral sex can transmit STDs like oro labial herpes, throat gonorrhea and chlamydia and syphilis if the sexual partner was infected.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

How can i make myself sure... Whether i am infected or not ... Since its been only 2 days & any other vaccination can i take now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
STD screening

Detailed Answer:
hi.

i suggest complete STD screening at 4 weeks. That is the only way to be sure. In the mean time if you develop any signs or symptoms like ulcers/sores or warts/growths you must present yourself to a venereologist for examination.

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 minutes later)

You mean to say i can take complete STD test after 4 weeks... To be completely sure

What kind of test should i go through ( i mean) ... Type of test

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
STD screening

Detailed Answer:
hi.

it would be a blood test. Elisa for hsv type 1&2, VDRL/RPR for syphilis and HIV DUO(P 24 antigen and anti HIV antibody test).

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Thanks doctor ,

I have 3 more follow up questions

1) The STD Test mentioned above covers all STD test recommended or any other test you want me to take

2) You have mentioned complete STD screening after 4 weeks. Is one complete STD screening enough after 4 weeks or should i have the test after few more months

3) You have asked me to consult venerologist, i am currently put up in XXXXXXX .. Is there any hospital/ department you recommed to check with.. Bcoz i am finding it difficult to locate vereologist

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
regarding std screening

Detailed Answer:
hi.

These tests would be enough.
Also repeat STD screening after 12 weeks.
You may visit Skin and VD department of hospital.

regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar