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Hello, For About 5 Months Now I Have Been Trying

Posted on Mon, 8 Jul 2019

Question: Hello, For about 5 months now I have been trying to figure out what has been going on what is going on with my genital area. I thought I had an STD about 5 months ago got all tests done and everything, all which came back negative. I even went to a urologist who also said nothing seems to be wrong but I can clearly see red irritation on the head of my penis and also some red dots on my penis gland. I then again took a STD test to double check the first tests and once again all were negative.....fast forwarding to now I have been with someone for 2 months and she has gotten a yeast infection and now was just diagnosed with bacterial Vaganosis. I still have this red irritation on my penis, I need help figuring out what this could be if it is not an STD.

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

Brief Answer:
Yeast infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You seem to have a year infection which commonly presents as redness and as red bumps on glans along with itching. It can be acquired sexually from someone with yeast infection.

Hope i have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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

Guys who are circumcised can get yeast infections as well? and how is this treated??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical and oral antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, circumcised individuals can get a yeast infection. I suggest you to use an otc topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take a single dose of an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg tablet.
take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

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

would this also be the reason my girlfriend has gotten yeast infections and bacterial vaganosis

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding STDs

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yeast infection can be passed sexually. Bacterial vaginosis is not an STD. Even though bacterial vaginosis though is more common in sexually active females it cannot be passed on to males.
take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj