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Label says it....

Hi...

One my friends was raped a few days ago. Second time by same person. This time she has noticed there is a bum 'down there' and is worried may be STD or something. She cant go to clinic for while as shes sixteen and doesnt know where one is and one other reasob. Shes member here and would like to know what may be or could be possibly and what do.

Thaks.

[You say she is a member of this site but i don't know if this breaks the 'posting for medical advice for someone else is not allowed' rule.]

I would suggest that she see's her doctor.
She doesn't have to state that she has been raped, although that would be the best thing to do.
Her doctor might not even ask questions but they should do a quick STI/STD test for her anyway.

This is how it works in the UK and i see you're from the US so i'm not sure if it works the same.

I wish her all the best
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Sorry. Asked her if she wanted me to. Said yes. She cant get on RYL. I delte this or something?

Think it works like so herre. We only talked bout one those free confidential clinics. Will ask her about regular doctor.

Thanks. Sorry if reaking anything. Dont mean to.

No don't delete it, i'm not a 100% sure and if it is rule breaking the mods will just remove it, that's all.

Yea, suggest it to her. She definitely needs to see a professional.

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You cant ask advice for a third party, if your friend doesn't want to post she can make up another id to post under - just the rules soz

Sorry, we can't answer that because you have to give advice're asking for advise regarding another member and advise can only be given if you are asking about yourself. She will have to write her own thread if she wants an answer from us or, given the circumstances where she may not want the details known to all then she can feel free to PM me and I may be able to help.

This is stated in the First Aid Rules where it says;

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAF Rules

5. Do not ask for advice for another person (3rd party advice). We can not allow information to be given out to anyone but the person who needs it due to the potential for tip sharing and information seeking. This applies to advice for both members of RYL and non-members.

Example: "member xxx has sent me a PM saying they took xxx number of pills, what should I tell them to do?"

I'm sorry about that as I realise that it's a difficult situation but we still have to stick to the rules.

All I can say really is that even given her age in the US they should still see her about this sort of thing, she wouldn't have to tell them about the whole circumstances though it may be beneficial and they can then get her in touch with more support. I realise it will be really hard for her bt, it's usually something people are glad they have done once they have taken the huge step as it takes a weight off their mind. However I can't say anything else due to the rules of the forum and will now close this thread.

If you want to discuss the reasons for this further feel free to PM me. Also, your friend can always make a thread or PM me for more advise regarding this if she feels she wants to.

KimA, First Aid Advisor