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Can Hypothyroid Be Symptom Of Any STD?
Hi. I had protected sex but unprotected oral with a sex worker a month ago. 2 weeks before, I started feeling dizziness and body pain. I checked with doctor and got my blood work done. The results are hypothyroid. Although doc has suggested repeating test because I do not have excessive weight gains which is symptom of hypothyroidism, rather I have dome weight loss due to extra work last few months. I am worried about HIV or any STD transmitted thru oral sex. And could hypothyroid be a symptom of hiv? Please advise. Also, shud I go for HIV or STD tests, if yes then which one and when? Thanks for help!
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Thank you for query.The possibility of getting STDs like HIV cannot be ruled out until further tests as suggested by your doctor.They can be transmitted through oral sex also.Hypothyroidism is a entirely different entity not related to HIV it is due to abnormal thyroid gland function which is situated in the neck.So they are unrelated.You can wait for 6 more weeks for another HIV test and repeat the test or if available can go for P24 antigen test.Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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