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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Tenderness In Groin Area Post Unprotected Intercourse

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Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Question: Hi, I recently engaged in unprotected sex with a female friend (this included anal intercourse) and the very next day I noticed that one of my groin lymph nodes was a bit swollen and tender. Could this be a reaction to contracting an STI?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
RISK OF STI

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A swollen and tender lymph node in the groin region has a high possibility of Sexuallly transmitted infection after an unprotected intercourse.
I suggest an STI screening for Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, HIV, Chlamydia as well. If you ask for STI screening the kit includes the testing for all of the above first.
I do not think it may be connected with the liver tumors which were being monitored.

Hope this answers and give you the next steps to go further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. V. N. S. Parinam

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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Tenderness In Groin Area Post Unprotected Intercourse

Brief Answer: RISK OF STI Detailed Answer: Hi, A swollen and tender lymph node in the groin region has a high possibility of Sexuallly transmitted infection after an unprotected intercourse. I suggest an STI screening for Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, HIV, Chlamydia as well. If you ask for STI screening the kit includes the testing for all of the above first. I do not think it may be connected with the liver tumors which were being monitored. Hope this answers and give you the next steps to go further.