Anti retroviral medications (PEP) after HIV test Posted: 05-02-07 04:46am
Hallo,
It was really stupid. I had sex with a
prostitute 3 days before. I used a condom,
but never inspected the type and quality
of it. I heard that only Latex/
Polyurethane can prevent HIV/STD. All I
can say is that I feel that the condom is
hard enough that I get very less feeling.
Now, I am afraid of the HIV and STDs. I
don't know what to do. Ofcourse, I am
ready for tests but still not possible
because I am window period. I consulted a
doctor and asked about PEP(anti retroviral
medications). But he refused to provide me
saything that its not sure that you have
HIV. What to do now? I am really scared
and those things I never repeat it again.
Thanks
Spatriamst
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HIV & AIDS Answer A2705 Posted: 05-09-07 08:33am
It seems that you have no need to worry so
much. You had protected sex with a condom
and it seems likely that there is no risk
for HIV-infection. Any kind of unprotected
sex (ie. sex without condoms) with an
unknown person, prostitute or not, is
considered risky behavior. Protected sex
with any person is not considered risky
behavior. Anti-retrovirus preventive
therapy is given only if there was a great
risk to get infected with HIV. For
example: having unprotected sex with an
HIV+ person. At this time, you can only
take the HIV-test and repeat the test
after 3 months. No other action seems
relevant.
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