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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation Around Penis And Scrotum
Question: Hi! I have a quick question about a possible STD. A couple of days ago, I had anal sex (where I was the top). I used a condom but the condom broke. At that point, I stopped, and there was never any exchange of fluid. In the day or two following, I've noticed an itching sensation around the base of my penis and scrotum. There is no rash, just a sort of itching/tingling. That being said, I also work in service, walking around and sweating in the summer heat all day, and have been prone to fungal infections, etc. Is there any chance the symptoms are from an STD, having only been 2-3 days after exposure, or is it most likely something else? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr.Rovena Murati.I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Considering the fact that you had protected sexual intercourse and you noticed immediately the condom broke , there is no significant exposure for you.The risk that you have contracted an STD during this episode is very low.
The fact that you start to have these symptoms 2-3 days after the episode ,makes it less possible to be an STD (although this doesn't exclude 100% STD because some infections like Gonorrhea or Herpes can cause symptoms 3-7 days after the contact).
Sexually transmitted infections have an incubation time from several days to weeks.This depends from the specific infection.
Your symptoms of itching ,tingling can be just due to a skin irritation due to sweat or a fungal infection.In this case most likely the skin would be irritated or you would have a rash.
I would suggest to give it some days.Try to use cotton ,loose underwear and to keep the area dry,clean .If the symptoms persist or you start to have other symptoms like sores,blisters, or discharge you need to get tested.
Considering the episode the risk is very low but we can't exclude it 100 % .If the symptoms persist consult a physician and get tested.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr.Rovena Murati.I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Considering the fact that you had protected sexual intercourse and you noticed immediately the condom broke , there is no significant exposure for you.The risk that you have contracted an STD during this episode is very low.
The fact that you start to have these symptoms 2-3 days after the episode ,makes it less possible to be an STD (although this doesn't exclude 100% STD because some infections like Gonorrhea or Herpes can cause symptoms 3-7 days after the contact).
Sexually transmitted infections have an incubation time from several days to weeks.This depends from the specific infection.
Your symptoms of itching ,tingling can be just due to a skin irritation due to sweat or a fungal infection.In this case most likely the skin would be irritated or you would have a rash.
I would suggest to give it some days.Try to use cotton ,loose underwear and to keep the area dry,clean .If the symptoms persist or you start to have other symptoms like sores,blisters, or discharge you need to get tested.
Considering the episode the risk is very low but we can't exclude it 100 % .If the symptoms persist consult a physician and get tested.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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