How to treat itchiness on the penis after having sex?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had vaginal sexual intercourse two weeks ago. A week later I experienced some on and off itching sensation on the glans of the penis and have been experiencing a mild burning sensation and feeling tender on the glans in the last few days.

Yesterday I noticed a tiny red spot on the glans. It did not hurt, but it is hardly noticeable. Could this be a mild symptom of herpes? Is herpes IgM active when diagnosing herpes? Have heard it only gets positive in half of the recently infected people. I also got cold four days after intercourse with a mild fever, sore throat, and runny nose.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Yes, you may be suffering from a sexually transmitted disease. And your picture says (attachment removed to protect patient identity) there is an infection, and I presume that you had unprotected sex.

Cold can be of different reason, so we can think that aside if you worry about that too. Regarding cold with sore throat, fever, headache, chest pain, running nose if you can be able to review with blood reports then it will be easy for proper explanation and treatment. Regarding your penis, lab test- HIV rapid 4th generation (after two weeks do this test) and a swab from your infected region for herpes PCR (polymerase chain reaction).

Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts, I would be happy to help you.