What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Protected Sex?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,

I am 27 years old and live sin XXXXXXX I am dating a girl since one month. On Sunday, 22nd March, I had protected sex with her. This was twice in a month. I mean I had protected sex with her exactly two weeks ago too. I used latex condom both times. But sex for me is stressful activity as I always get worried about hiv. Now I feel little cold and my lips are dry tearing a bit. I don't know what it is. But I am worried about HIV. What should I do?

Do you think I need testing?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of HIV transmission is nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.
If it is protected intercourse, the chances of HIV transmission is nil.
She may be negative too.Then there is no possibility at all.
The symptoms are not specific. It can be due to anxiety or simple respiratory infection.
I do not see any need for HIV tests.
You can go for HIV 1&2 RNA PCR test if you are too anxious.

You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Thanks doctor. Well, is the rapid test good, if done after 6 weeks.

Above all I feel better with your comments. It may be my anxiety.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will help but not conclusive at 6 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
If you are happy and relieved we will also be happy.Thank you for compliments.

Rapid tests may be help but will not be conclusive at 6 weeks exposure.They are conclusive after 3 months or 12 weeks.
So better go for HIV RNA PCR at this stage, followed after 3 months by antibodies tests.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (21 hours later)

Doctor as per your first reply I don't need testing ... Does that mean I am safe?

Also I want to add that during that time I had also did fingering... But I had no cuts ...

So what would you suggest me ... Is it okay to move on or test and move on

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not see need for HIV tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I do not see the need to go for HIV tests with given description.
Fingering also does not transmit HIV .Moreover you do not have any cuts or wound.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 days later)

Hi doctor, today I saw very weird behavior. I started experiencing pain in my armpits. I touched it but dunno it's swollen node or the vein ... Two days back I did had heavy shoulder excersie though but I feel very worried ... Like dying ... What to do .. I don't have any other symptoms but I am very worried ...

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not HIV.get examined by doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It may be some wound or due to stretch or cyst.
Get examined by doctor.
Single swelling does not mean HIV.
Relax.Do not get anxious.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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