Do Most Plastic Surgeons Do Hiv Testing When Doing A Breast Enlargement

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male breast enlargement

re: male breast enlargement I noticed a change in my breasts, particularly the right one, when i was on abacavir, ddi d4t. i stopped taking them for a few months, then started tenofovir,azt and kaletra. i am now taking tamoxifen for two months,...

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I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

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HIV + from breast secretions on penis?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Does anyone know of any cases of HIV transmission from breast secretions making contact with a male penis? Read more »

what should I do?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Since I tend to write a lot, this is a kind of summary of my issue.
I am almost sure about my hiv+ status due to a risky position I was put in and have been with about 15 symptoms for 10 months now after an experience with somebody positive,... Read more »

what should i do,,,i m very worried

Posted by billi302, 2 Replies

hi i have gone though the mutual masturbation with a women,i masturbated with the vaginal fluid on my penis.i contacted with my penis cape and tip.i also sucked her nipples,she told me that she is a mother of child.but there was no milk in the... Read more »

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS TO OURSELVES!??!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am letting an irrational and baseless fear ruin my life,..and I'm not alone!!

I fingered someone and then cupped her breast and MAYBE,..just MAYBE,..my mouth made contact with some vaginal fluid from my finger,..no cuts,..no sores,..nothing!

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