What Are The Risks When My New Partner Has Gonorrhea And Hepatitis B?
My name is Gary. I have been talking to this woman I met on a dating site. Early in our discourse I informed her that I have SC Hemoglobin (the sickle cell disease). Two months ago, she told me she had contracted gonorrhea from her ex. I wasn t alarmed. I know people can recover from that. But just a week ago she informed me has Hepatitus B. She said all I have to do is get a shot and it will protect me from the STD. My research seems to suggest she is correct. But I have two concerns: 1) How that vaccination will effect my blood disorder. 2) The fact that she chose to tell me 2 months after the revelation of her having gonorrhea. The first I m sure requires some medical ecpertise, but the second may be more for a counselor. I would appreciate your feedback, however to both concerns.
Both infections that you have mentioned here are preventable through safe sex practices and treatable with medications. Hepatitis B vaccine is not contraindicated in those who have sickle cell disease. It is important to know if your partner completed the course of treatment for gonorrhea followed by a test of cure.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sabina Hussain, OBGYN, Gynecologic Oncology
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What Are The Risks When My New Partner Has Gonorrhea And Hepatitis B?
Hi, Both infections that you have mentioned here are preventable through safe sex practices and treatable with medications. Hepatitis B vaccine is not contraindicated in those who have sickle cell disease. It is important to know if your partner completed the course of treatment for gonorrhea followed by a test of cure. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sabina Hussain, OBGYN, Gynecologic Oncology