Chances Of A Woman Contracting Hiv

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Women and HIV

The Bottom Line More women are becoming infected with HIV. With early testing and treatment, women with HIV can live as long as men. Women should get tested for HIV. This is especially true for pregnant women and women considering pregnancy. If they test positive for HIV, they can take steps to reduce the risk of infecting their babies and ensure their own health. The best way to prevent infection in heterosexual sex is by using condoms. Other...

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If a HIV - woman and a HIV - man have sexual intercourse while the woman is on her menstrual period, is there a possibility of contracting HIV just because she is on her period? even if both dont have HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Once again a QTND (question that never dies) arises! And of course the ATNC (answer that never changes) remains unchanged! Two HIV-negative people cannot create HIV out of thin air and transmit it to each other. (See below.) Menstrual blood... Read more »

Chances of contracting HIV

I had insertive unprotected anal and oral sex with a male partner 8 days ago, who I found out yesterday was HIV+. I did not ejaculate during the insertive sex. I did not notice any blood, however I cannot be sure. I also do not precum.I am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Before specifically addressing your concerns, I have a question for you: If you had not "found out yesterday he was HIV positive," would you still be concerned???? I suppose you can see why I ask. Twenty-five percent of the estimated... Read more »

How can someone contract HIV? (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)

How can someone contract HIV? I mean if you have sex with multiple HIV negative people, can you contract it? I dont understand. Can someone get it by having unprotected sex with multiple HIV negative people? I dont understand....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I absolutely agree: You certainly don't understand! Can you contract HIV from having sex with multiple negative people? No, of course not. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease in which an HIV-infected person can transmit the virus to an... Read more »

woman to woman oral transmission (WOMAN to WOMAN)

In all the posts that I've read there's nothing about woman to woman HIV oral transmission. I'm going out of my mind with worry and was wondering if you could PLEASE give me your honest opinion.About 6 months ago I had oral sex with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Cunnilingus carries a negligible risk for HIV transmission, whether it's woman-on-woman or man-on-woman. If you're worried, a single rapid HIV test will give you a definitive answer in as few as 20 minutes. The odds you are negative... Read more »

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Chances of contracting

Posted by giambi25, 1 Reply

If you sleep with somebody(unprotected vaginal) who is hiv+ what are the chance of becoming pos? Also what does oral thrush look like?

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What are my chances of having hiv if i............

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

48 hours ago i had unprotected sexual intercourse with a woman i believe to have hiv. I came to this conclusion yesterday after a conversation i had with her after fooling around (oral sex only) with her. Last night i was thinking about the possible... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

if you had unprotected sex once with a person ( women) of unkown status, and you were of good health but uncircumsized. what are your chances of contracting hiv and would it matter if she had used coke or other drugs, would that effect my testing... Read more »

in love with a hiv+ woman

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

This is the first time i have posted on this site, but i have read quite a few posts and have found them extremely helpful in understanding. I am madly in love with and have been in a relationship for about 10 months with a woman who has HIV . ... Read more »

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