Question 1

urethritis after sex diagnosed with swab. took doxycycline. swab now negative but symptoms remain for 2 months. negative for all sti. what is it?

Accepted Answer

It's still an STD: If you truly have urethritis -- meaning you have abnormal discharge (not just discomfort or pain on urination) AND you have increased white blood cells in your urethra -- then probably it's continuing nongonococcal urethritis. NGU is almost always an STD, but the exact cause sometimes is unknown. Possiblities include trichomonas and Mycoplasma genitalium. See STD or infectious diseases specialist.

Question 2

urethritis after sex. tested negative for chlaymidia,gon,hpv,mycoplasma,trichinosis,ureaplasma,garenella. what could it be? doxycycline didnt cure it

Accepted Answer

Urethritis : Maybe you have the common  E coli urinary tract infection which would not be treated by doxycycline, Get a regular culture, sometimes the cultures are neg and you may benefit from more standard antibiotics.

Question 3

is urethritis contagious through sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have urethritis caused by a a sexually transmitted infection, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasma, or ureaplasma, you can give it to someone else during unprotected sex.

Question 4

how accurate is a male urethra swab and first void urine test at ruling out urethritis? negative but symptoms of urethritis present after sex. stingin

Accepted Answer

Urethritis? UTI?: You keep asking questions hoping for answers on this forum. That is not possible. You need in person evaluation by an expert. Absence of WBC on urethral swab and first void urine defiitely rule out urethritis. But not necessarily a non-STD urinary tract infection. Keep working with your doctor(s), but do not expect any useful help on this forum.

Question 5

unprotected sex, urethritis confirmed by swab, doxycycline, swab repeated after 3 weeks, urethritis negative, symptoms persist, burning and stinging?

Accepted Answer

Residual pain: When any body part is injured or becomes inflamed -- whether from an infection, injury, or other cause -- pain and discomfort sometimes persist. Think of the sprained ankle that still hurts long after it is healed. The same can happen with the urethra following urethritis. The discomfort should gradually improve. But return to the doctor or clinic if still there after another 1-2 weeks.

Question 6

are there unknown stis? urethritis symptoms after sex but negative for chlaymidia,gonhorrea,mycoplasma,ureaplasma,trichomonas,gardenella,herpes,syphilis,hiv. urine culture. doxycycline didnt help. urologist didnt know what to do? advise?

Accepted Answer

Not that we know of!: Urethritis is often causes by chemical irritation or friction. The urethra is so close to the vagina that it can be injured easily. Also,  If urine is very concentrated from not drinking enough fluids, it can cause irritation to the bladder and urethra.   Drinking fluids until the urine is very light is helpful, as well as sitting in a warm bath without soap.

Question 7

can a woman contract urethritis from giving oral sex to a man who already has it?

Accepted Answer

Not possible, but...: STDs don't travel through the body. Infection occurs only at exposed sites, so there's no way you can get a genital infection from such an exposure. However, your throat can be infected by some causes of urethritis, especially gonorrhea. Both you and your partner should be avoiding sex entirely, oral or otherwise, until you both have been treated for this STD. You need both testing and treatment.

Question 8

i have never had sex (cause i have never had sex) my urethritis was caused by masturbation. did i do it too hard? what is the best way to cure this?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: to Urethritis.  It literally means "inflammation of the urethra" and while most of the causes are infections (STD's) you can get chemical irritation  , mechanical irritation (masturbation), or foreign bodies in the urethra. Most of these causes are mild and go away within 1-2 days unless it is an infection and you will require a culture and antibiotics.  Go to a provider if not improved in 1-2 day

Question 9

is uti different from urethritis i never had sex my doc advice me to take cipro and cranberry juice i completed the course twice but it still comes back is cipro the right med? i feel irritation and burning in the tube that brings urine i can feel it?

Accepted Answer

: Urethritis (especially in a young male) is generally a sexually transmitted disease, fundamentally different from a urinary tract infection. Find a different doctor.

Question 10

i have never had sex. so, how did i get urethritis?

Accepted Answer

It&#x27;s just irritation: of the urethra.  Although everybody thinks STDs, it can be caused by non-STD viruses, E.coli, sensitivity to chemicals, or an injury.  Urethritis does not mean STD.  It does mean you need to go to the Dr. to get it assessed and appropriately treated.

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Urethritis after sex diagnosed with swab. took doxycycline. swab now negative but symptoms remain for 2 months. negative for all sti. what is it?

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Urethritis after sex. tested negative for chlaymidia,gon,hpv,mycoplasma,trichinosis,ureaplasma,garenella. what could it be? doxycycline didnt cure it

A member asked:

Is urethritis contagious through sex?

A member asked:

How accurate is a male urethra swab and first void urine test at ruling out urethritis? negative but symptoms of urethritis present after sex. stingin

A member asked:

Unprotected sex, urethritis confirmed by swab, doxycycline, swab repeated after 3 weeks, urethritis negative, symptoms persist, burning and stinging?

A member asked:

Are there unknown stis? urethritis symptoms after sex but negative for chlaymidia,gonhorrea,mycoplasma,ureaplasma,trichomonas,gardenella,herpes,syphilis,hiv. urine culture. doxycycline didnt help. urologist didnt know what to do? advise?

A member asked:

Can a woman contract urethritis from giving oral sex to a man who already has it?

A member asked:

I have never had sex (cause i have never had sex) my urethritis was caused by masturbation. did i do it too hard? what is the best way to cure this?

A member asked:

Is uti different from urethritis i never had sex my doc advice me to take cipro and cranberry juice i completed the course twice but it still comes back is cipro the right med? i feel irritation and burning in the tube that brings urine i can feel it?

A member asked:

I have never had sex. so, how did i get urethritis?

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