Hep C And Sex

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safe sex between hepc woman and noninfected woman?

1) Can a hep c infected woman transmit the disease to another woman while having making love in any way normal way?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

You need to be aware that the way we think hepatitis C is transmitted requires blood to blood exposure. Sexual transmission of HCV in general is very uncommon. I worry more about men who have sex with men since there have been multiple reports of... Read more »

Sex and Hep.C

I am haveing trouble, I have hep.C and I want to have sex with my friend, can he get it from me,... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

anal sex and HepC

I have had unprotected anal sex a number of times (I was the bottom). What are the chances of HepC... Read more »

Response from Michael Fried, M.D. »

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Hep-c

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does Hep-c have a window period like HIV does?

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HIV and HEP-C co-infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i know this might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to pick up both HIV and HEP-C from one unprotected, penis/vaginal sexual encounter ? and if so, can this cause problems with an HIV test at 3 months ? co-infection ?
thanks
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unprotected sex and got test after 2.5 months

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had an unprotedt sex for 10 seconds( yes under a minute) and last month I had a test and it showed I had Clamidya. HIV is negative. From the day i had intercourse to the day I got tested was 2 and half month (10 weeks). I still got night sweat,... Read more »

very scared & alone

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

On a drunken night out I stupidly paid for a prostitute who works on the streets to give me unprotected oral sex if that wasnt bad enough after this act we had 2 deep kisses with tonues etc. I have read the various forums & answers & am... Read more »

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