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 I have a sexually transmitted disease! 

I am a young man in love with a girl at the same university as me. We are both 20 years old and in our first year. I know that I should have used a condom when we first had sex but I didn't.

A few weeks later I started having problems when I urinated and there was a discharge.

When I went to the doctor he said I had a sexually transmitted disease.

My girlfriend did not complain of any problems and I did not tell her what had happened.

I was given medication and it sorted the problem out. But I am now suffering from the same problem and it is worse. It is really painful.

If I go back to the doctor he might refuse to treat me because he told me of the dangers of not using condoms.

I want to sort this out myself without going to the doctor.

Is this possible? If I go to a chemist, won't they be able to give me medication? - M, Johannesburg

ADVICE FROM DEAR DUDU

No, you cannot sort this out without the help of a doctor.

If you didn't complete the medication as advised by the doctor or if you had sex with your girlfriend again without using a condom, then you are more than likely reinfected.

I am sure the doctor advised you that your girlfriend will have to be treated as well. She might not be showing symptoms yet but it could have long-term effects on her health unless she is treated.

It is important that both of you consult a doctor and once you have both completed the medication prescribed then you both must return to the doctor to ensure that you are completely healed.

You cannot share or stop taking the medication when you are feeling better, as the course must be completed.

Why would you both continue to risk your health and possible pregnancy by not using condoms?

You are at university and if your girlfriend fell pregnant she would have to drop out. How would you then maintain her and a child financially?

If your girlfriend fell pregnant while suffering from a sexually transmitted disease it could seriously affect the life of the baby.

Stop risking your health and use condoms.

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Sat May 25 09:08:24 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 14, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

@M, Johannesburg, uyisphukuphuku.
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Dec 14, 2012

TLekota

Ooooppps boy, you have the right to be treated no matter how many times but you dicing with your life. STDs in women are not as visible as in men, it took so long to show in women and usually when she becomes preggies is whereby the signs shows. Get treatment and do hiv test later and learn using condoms. Suppose you were still a virgin and you got lessons from a veteran but a costly lesson.
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Dec 14, 2012

MAWARAWARA

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa.......... MXM
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Dec 14, 2012

PAPALETHABO

Lefafara. Ledhekere.
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Dec 14, 2012

Limpopoist

@M, Johannesburg: Moreku ga itekole
Go to the doctor and get proper medication (imbiza will not help here chana) before thing get ,
Remember the longer you stay,the worse it become, erectile dysfunction is on the way,prostate cancer etc or you will loose the entire penis (mchodolo )
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Dec 14, 2012

zuluchick

she must be from UJ...
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Dec 14, 2012

Rockies

Askies young man, just abstain or use protection. Seems the use of protection is difficult...JZ does it without, Mbalula did it without, Gigaba did it without, Zizi Kodwa did it without (same lady that Mbalula did), McIntosh Polela does it without, Hlomla Dandala does it without, Nonhle Thema does it without, Kelly Khumalo does it without...and the list goes on!
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Dec 14, 2012

Croc25

@Dudu, this young man is desperate and he needs proper advice. First, he SHOULD tell his girlfriend what has happened because it seems it is she who was infected first. Then both of them should go and see a doctor, get treatment, finish the course of treatment. They must make sure that they always use protection.
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Dec 14, 2012

Bizzabo

Rockies
Askies young man, just abstain or use protection. Seems the use of protection is difficult...JZ does it without, Mbalula did it without, Gigaba did it without, Zizi Kodwa did it without (same lady that Mbalula did), McIntosh Polela does it without, Hlomla Dandala does it without, Nonhle Thema does it without, Kelly Khumalo does it without...and the list goes on!
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hehehehe dude?
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Dec 14, 2012

madamx

Go 2 ur nearest clinic & ask to be tested for all the STI including HIV so that you get the right treatment.
For now you can tell you girlfriend the trueth so that she can also be treated and please you a condom to avoid re-infection.

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