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Had Unprotected Sex. Chances Of Contracting HIV?

I had a intercourse , last month , and it was not a full intercourse , we used to pull -out method , since then , i have been worried about me getting hiv . she told me that, this was her 1st time , and it was my 1st time also , we both normally donate blood in blood donation camp , Are there any chances if me contracting HIV , (i tested for this when i was 20 which reported that i don 't have it ) i am 23 now , and i am worried .. ?? she told me she never had any symptoms of hiv , nor any STD 's .. I will still get myself ,tested , but i am hell worried now ,as i will have to wait for another 2months to get tested .
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is understandable to be concerned regarding the possibility of contracting HIV.

If neither of you have been sexually active before, no history of intravenous drug use or no history of HIV contracted intrauterine (inside mother's womb) then it is unlikely that there is significant risk of exposure to HIV.

There are different ways of screening for HIV. If you do the PCR test, it can show a definitive result within 21 days of exposure.
This particular test looks for the virus itself whereas other screening test look for antibodies which are the body's reaction to the virus.
The test which look for antibodies may not give a definitive result for 3 to 6 months.

Since you were sexually active a month ago, you can do the PCR test now to find out if you are positive or negative.

There are other sexually transmitted infections as well.

It would be best to use a condom when you are sexually active to reduce the chance of infection or your partner becoming pregnant.

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Had Unprotected Sex. Chances Of Contracting HIV?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is understandable to be concerned regarding the possibility of contracting HIV. If neither of you have been sexually active before, no history of intravenous drug use or no history of HIV contracted intrauterine (inside mother s womb) then it is unlikely that there is significant risk of exposure to HIV. There are different ways of screening for HIV. If you do the PCR test, it can show a definitive result within 21 days of exposure. This particular test looks for the virus itself whereas other screening test look for antibodies which are the body s reaction to the virus. The test which look for antibodies may not give a definitive result for 3 to 6 months. Since you were sexually active a month ago, you can do the PCR test now to find out if you are positive or negative. There are other sexually transmitted infections as well. It would be best to use a condom when you are sexually active to reduce the chance of infection or your partner becoming pregnant. I hope this helps