Do I Need To Take Pep

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Do I Need PEP - Only 12 Hours To Go !!!

Hi Doc,Just a yes or no - Do I need PEP?Exposure - a 45 minute long blowjob from a hooker (very high probability of being HIV positive as she wanted to have sex without a condom). It was rough with deep throating and my penis and urethral opening...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,PEP would not be warranted for a 45-minute session of penis-tonsil hockey with a high-risk hooker. An HIV-antibody test at the three-month mark would be recommended. Good luck. Happy Holidays.Dr. Bob... Read more »

I need a "PEP" talk

Dr. Bob,I feel very uninformed on the use of PEP...Can you purchase this pre-exposure and carry... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

do I need PEP please answer quickly

Hello Dr,I performed unprotected oral sex on a woman about 36 hourse ago. Do I need to be but on... Read more »

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PEPping Up Your HIV Defenses

Evidence that post-exposure treatment (PEP) with zidovudine is associated with a significant (79%) decrease in the risk of occupational transmission of HIV (usually after a needlestick accident) has propelled many to consider post-sexual exposure... Read more »

Post-Exposure Prevention

There has been growing interest in the use of Post-Exposure Prevention (PEP) as a means of preventing HIV infection. PEP involves a person beginning anti-HIV therapy within hours of suspected HIV exposure, with a goal of blocking the establishment... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

What is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)?

Why PEP Now? There is no cure for AIDS. And there is no proof that post- exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can actually work as a so-called "morning after" pill in humans exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use (IDU). Avoiding internal exposure... Read more »

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Sexual Exposures

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a type of antiviral therapy for HIV designed to reduce (but not eliminate) the possibility of infection with the virus after a known exposure. Currently, PEP is primarily intended for the prevention of infection... Read more »

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Major anxiety - do I need PEP?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everyone,

I had unprotected sex at the end of January, and tested negative at 13 weeks. I am seeing a psychiatrist to address my anxiety and depression that has arose because of this issue.
Also, I have developed a deep fear of contracting HIV.... Read more »

PEP needs to be easier to get around the world

Posted by ohcrud, 1 Reply

I see New York and San Francisco have easy to get programs for PEP, but no where else is it real easy to get. With the medical proof I have read. Yep, lots of reading in the past 48 hours, it seems highly effective.

Frustrating. PEP needs to be... Read more »

i need the anwers,pls help? pep and window period

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

REGARDS BROTHERS, I HAVE HEARD THAT THE TREATMENT ANTIVIRAL WITH WHEN IT (IS) IS USED TO ANTICIPATE(ADVANCE) YOU (THERE (PREPARES) 28 DAYS THAT THE DOCTOR INDICATES, LENGTHEN THE PERIOD OF WINDOW, I HAVE FOR NEGATIVE ELISA TO 7 WEEKS BUT I TOOK PEP,... Read more »

Pep warrented/worry needed after bruised condom?

Posted by Anonymous

Dear all,

Today I had a sexual encounter where I was penetrated analy by a guy which claimed to be HIV-. We used three condoms to make sure there were not worn out. After penetrating me for 5 minutes with the last condom we noticed there was a whole... Read more »

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