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HIV Window Period – Timelines for Accurate HIV Testing — Malaysia Patient Guide

When it comes to HIV testing, two of the most common questions we are asked online or in person are: “When can I test for HIV?” and “Are my results conclusive?” There is a lot of confusing information out there, so…

Menstrual cramps? Period Cramps? What is The Causes of Dysmenorrhea — Malaysia Patient Guide

Menstrual cramps are what a girl dreads the most during that time of the month. That intense crampy pain in the lower abdomen that just doesn’t seem to go away. Sounds familiar? Well, you are not alone. Menstrual…

Menstrual Cycle Delay – How Late Can a Period Be — Malaysia Patient Guide

What exactly is a delayed menstrual cycle? You may not know this, but not everyone has a menstrual cycle that functions like clock-work. While some girls have the privilege of being able to accurately predict when…

Do I Have HIV Rash? Or Are They From Other STD Related Rashes? — Malaysia Patient Guide

Skin rashes and lesions are some of the most common signs and symptoms experienced in HIV infection. There is no single definitive HIV rash – individuals may have different types of rashes of varying severity…

Weak Erection & Erectile Dysfunction? – Improve Erection without pills — Malaysia Patient Guide

One of the main reasons why men have weaker erections is due to poor blood flow into the penis. Blood flow may diminish due to chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Other contributing factors include…

A Guide To HIV PrEP and HIV PEP – Pills for HIV Prevention

Nearly every day here I see a person who is super anxious and has put their life on hold for anywhere from a month to three months in fear that they have contracted HIV from a momentary lapse of judgement. You can lose…

STD Risk from Receptive Unprotected Anal Sex in Men — Malaysia Patient Guide

Anal sex, not only consists of penile insertion into the anus (bottom) but also allowing your partner to use his mouth on the anus (analingus) or insertion of fingers and sex toys into the anus. It is highly…

7 FAQs HIV Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (HIV PrEP) — Malaysia Patient Guide

HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a combination of 2 HIV medicines, sold under the name of Truvada (Tenofovir and Emtricitabine), when taken daily lowers the chances of a very high-risk HIV negative individual…

HPV Infection & HPV Vaccination for Men who have sex with Men — Malaysia Patient Guide

About 40 types of HPV are passed on through sexual contact. The virus can be spread through skin-to-skin contact that doesn’t involve penetrative sex. Condoms will not necessarily fully protect people from coming into…

How to Get Emergency Contraception “Morning After Pills” in Malaysia

Failed contraception, unprotected intercourse: these are causes for concern, especially the day after. As a lady, the associated emotional distress and anxiety can be nerve-wracking and even more so if you are in…

How Do I Get Tested For An Anonymous HIV Test In Malaysia

These 3 letters H, I, and V put together, or commonly known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, sets alarm bells ringing in most people’s minds. Often, the anxiety and concern that goes through one’s mind can often be…

How Do I Get Rid of My Ear Discomfort and Hear Better? — Malaysia Patient Guide

Have you ever felt the need to clean your ears with earbuds from the discomfort of ear wax accumulating inside your ear canal, or wonder where ear wax even comes from? How do I get rid of this ear discomfort and hear…