During a business trip to Kiev, Ukraine, I engaged in sexual activities with a stripper, including anal sex with a condom, which later fell off, and I rubbed my penis against her anus. I am concerned about the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs. What should I do, and should I get tested for STDs or consider post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?

March 27th, 2023

Hello, I am a 62-year-old female. I am having problems with one of my ears. This started on Saturday afternoon when I lost total hearing in one ear. I have psoriasis and used baby oil on my scalp, which led to feeling like I had swimmer's ear the next morning. I tried using ear wax removal drops from CVS but they haven't helped. I can hear very little out of that ear now. I started taking Cipro but there has been no change. Should I go to urgent care?

March 23rd, 2024

I think I have a UTI. I have been experiencing pain at the very tip of my penis and finding it difficult to urinate. The opening seems smaller and requires more effort. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 2nd, 2024

I have a lump on the side of my breast about the size of a small walnut that I found about a week ago. Last night, I squeezed out some white, dry stuff that crumbled between my fingers, and now it's more liquid white followed by whitish blood. Should I be concerned about this? I recently started a healthy lifestyle, following the Weight Watchers plan and exercising.

July 22nd, 2023

In a medical practice where an experienced MD trains a new MD in cosmetic surgery, should the patient be explicitly informed that the associate is new to the specialty and will be overseen by the experienced MD, even though the associate is performing the procedure?

November 14th, 2023