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Can STD Be Contracted Through Unprotected Intercourse?

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: Hi,
I had one time unprotected intercourse with a man a few days ago.the morning after sex, i had a discharge coming from my penis. This happens a few times a day. This looks a bit clear and a bit milky, but when i wake up, my sheets have yellowish stains. Could it be an sti, since it started a few hours after intercourse?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

It may be due to STDs like Gonorrhea,chlamydia.It is better to consult your doctor for examination and management.
You need to get investigated for STDs as it was unprotected intercourse. Tests should include for gonorrhea,chlamydia, HIV,Syphilis .
You may need antibiotics course .

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (25 minutes later)

Thank. Would an STI show symptoms so early? It was really 5h afters.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May have symptoms within hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Usually the incubation period starts from 1 day too. It can be within hours too.It is better to get tested.
You can get the detailed history of the partner or get him tested for STDs.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina