“Medical Tips by Ty”
Hello Readers,
My name is Ty and I am a medical professional
from Charleston, WV.
I am hoping to assist the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community by providing "factual information" to the public and answer questions that you may have on certain medical topics!
Ty, I was recently diagnosed with Chlamydia and don’t know anything about it, can you help? Thanks, David
David, Here’s some information that I found that may help, if you need further information, let me know and I will see what I can do….Ty
STI'S /STD’s
So get it checked. Get back out there.
Chlamydia & NSU
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Because approximately 75% of women and 50% of men have no symptoms, most people infected with chlamydia are not aware of their infections and therefore may not seek health care.
Although chlamydia is often thought of as being more of a problem for straight people, nearly 20,000 gay men were treated for it in 2007.
Since Chlamydia is caused by bacteria. It normally affects the urethra, but can be found in the anus and throat.
NSU stands for non-specific urethritis and is sometimes called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU).
It is one of the most common STIs. Two in 100 gay men reported getting this in the previous year but among those with 30 or more partners a year it was six in every 100.
NSU is when the urethra becomes inflamed (the urethra is the pipe in your penis that urine travels through). It’s usually caused by bacteria that live in the anus, penis and mouth but you only get NSU in your penis.
NSU is called ‘non-specific’ because usually the exact cause isn’t known but often it’s caused by chlamydia.
What does it look like?
With both infections, many people don’t notice symptoms. But 10 to 20 days after getting infected you might notice:
• a discharge from the penis
• a discharge from the anus (if chlamydia is present)
• pain when urinating
• pain in the anus or testes.
How’s it passed on?
Both can be passed on through unprotected:
• anal or vaginal sex
• Oral sexual contact
Chlamydia can also be passed on through rimming.
Lots of sexual activity or masturbating can cause NSU through inflammation of the urethra.
How is it prevented?
Using a condom greatly reduces the risk that either infection is picked up or passed on.
How are they treated?
A sample of your urine is tested or a swab taken from your urethra.
Antibiotics cure the infection – one tablet or a course lasting a week or two.
Untreated chlamydia or NSU can cause serious damage to your testes (known as epididymitis), arthritis or prostatitis (long-term inflammation inside the anus).
No-one is immune to chlamydia or NSU. If you’ve had it before, you can get it again.
~~~Happy April Fool’s Day!~~~
“A Poem”
My father asked me if I am gay
I said, "does it matter?"
He said "No, not really"
I told him "YES"
He said "get out"
I guess it mattered.
My boss asked me if I am gay
I said "Does it matter?"
He said "No, not really"
I told him "YES"
He said "you're fired"
I guess it mattered.
My friend asked me, "If I am gay "
I said “does it matter?"
She said "no, not really"
I told her "YES"
She said "Don't call me anymore"
I guess it mattered.
My lover asked me "Do you love me?"
I said, "Does it matter?"
She said "YES"
I told her “I LOVE YOU "
She said "Let me hold you in my arms"
For the first time in my life something mattered.
My God asked me "Do you love yourself?"
I said "Does it matter?”
He said, "YES"
I asked "How can I love myself? I AM GAY."
He said "That's the way I made you."
Nothing else really matters.
Author UNKNOWN
I thought you might enjoy that! –Ty-
Thanks for making my column a success and any topics or issues you would like to have discussed here, please email them to me at the address below:
“Remember what you do today, will always affect your tomorrow!"
Take care, TY, RN CEN MSHS
“Medical Tips by Ty”
Hello Readers,
My name is Ty and I am a medical professional
from Charleston, WV.
I am hoping to assist the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community by providing "factual information" to the public and answer questions that you may have on certain medical topics!
Ty, I was recently diagnosed with Chlamydia and don’t know anything about it, can you help? Thanks, David
David, Here’s some information that I found that may help, if you need further information, let me know and I will see what I can do….Ty
STI'S /STD’s
So get it checked. Get back out there.
Chlamydia & NSU
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Because approximately 75% of women and 50% of men have no symptoms, most people infected with chlamydia are not aware of their infections and therefore may not seek health care.
Although chlamydia is often thought of as being more of a problem for straight people, nearly 20,000 gay men were treated for it in 2007.
Since Chlamydia is caused by bacteria. It normally affects the urethra, but can be found in the anus and throat.
NSU stands for non-specific urethritis and is sometimes called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU).
It is one of the most common STIs. Two in 100 gay men reported getting this in the previous year but among those with 30 or more partners a year it was six in every 100.
NSU is when the urethra becomes inflamed (the urethra is the pipe in your penis that urine travels through). It’s usually caused by bacteria that live in the anus, penis and mouth but you only get NSU in your penis.
NSU is called ‘non-specific’ because usually the exact cause isn’t known but often it’s caused by chlamydia.
What does it look like?
With both infections, many people don’t notice symptoms. But 10 to 20 days after getting infected you might notice:
• a discharge from the penis
• a discharge from the anus (if chlamydia is present)
• pain when urinating
• pain in the anus or testes.
How’s it passed on?
Both can be passed on through unprotected:
• anal or vaginal sex
• Oral sexual contact
Chlamydia can also be passed on through rimming.
Lots of sexual activity or masturbating can cause NSU through inflammation of the urethra.
How is it prevented?
Using a condom greatly reduces the risk that either infection is picked up or passed on.
How are they treated?
A sample of your urine is tested or a swab taken from your urethra.
Antibiotics cure the infection – one tablet or a course lasting a week or two.
Untreated chlamydia or NSU can cause serious damage to your testes (known as epididymitis), arthritis or prostatitis (long-term inflammation inside the anus).
No-one is immune to chlamydia or NSU. If you’ve had it before, you can get it again.
~~~Happy April Fool’s Day!~~~
| “A Poem” |
| My father asked me if I am gay |
I thought you might enjoy that! –Ty-
Thanks for making my column a success and any topics or issues you would like to have discussed here, please email them to me at the address below:
“Remember what you do today, will always affect your tomorrow!"
Take care, TY, RN CEN MSHS