Should I Worry About Std Or Not? Posted: 07-28-07 18:01pm
In December of 2006, my girlfriend
developed symptoms of burning while
urinating, itching, and rawness of the
outside of the vagina. This lasted about 7
days or so, she used over the counter meds
for it since we were on vacation in
Florida. We used a condom with spermicide
a few days prior to the symptoms. There
has not been any reoccurences since that
time. I have not had any symptoms of any
type of infections. No pain or drips for
me. I am currently in Iraq and getting
ready to return home, just want to quit
worrying if something is wrong. Any advice
would be appreciated. She is scheduled for
a full female exam next week.
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agent10ve
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 13 Location: ,
Posted: 07-29-07 16:57pm
She may have been allergic to the
spermicides, many people don't react well
to them. There is no harm in testing for
STD's anyways though.
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Llewellyn
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 07-29-07 18:34pm
Condoms and spermicide often give women
those symptoms. However, if you're
worried, you can always get checked.
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bookieworm99
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 6
Posted: 08-02-07 00:25am
I agree, get checked!
The symptoms you describe could be b/c of
the spermicide (I know I'd probably react
that way, as I am very sensitive) or
things such as an irritated urethra (which
can be caused by intercourse) or a vaginal
yeast infection can cause those symptoms
as well.
But, get checked, both of you, to be sure.
That's surely what I'd do!
