Inverted Condom And HIV Testing

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Condoms

Nonoxynol-9 Nonoxynol-9 is a chemical that kills sperm (a spermicide). It can help prevent pregnancy when it is used in the vagina along with condoms or other birth control methods. Nonoxynol-9 should not be used in the mouth or rectum. Because nonoxynol-9 kills HIV in the test tube, it was considered as a way to prevent HIV infection during sex. Unfortunately, many people are allergic to it. Their sex organs (penis, vagina, and rectum) can get...

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CD4/CD8 INVERTED, VERI ILL, BUT NEGATIVE TEST

Hi, doctor, excuse me i dont have money for pay to you, but, i hope that you give me a orientation.In may 2009 i Had a sexual relation with a sexual worker, a hurt in my mouth had contact with breast milk of her, 6 weeks later I fell very ill, with...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

I am sorry that you are feeling well. Our advice here is free and I am glad that you have written in.The testing you have done proves that your symptoms are not from HIV infection. No further HIV testing needs to be done.The EBV VCA IgM positive... Read more »

CHRONIC INVERTED RATIO HIV NEG

A little summary:In may 2009 I had a contact with a woman supossed HIV+ (contact of breast milk in my mouth), I had a severe symptoms for a month: febers, diarrhea, swollen nodes, etc, etc, etc. I had several negative elisa but 14 months post risk i...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Obviously it is not HIV. I would go to an immunologist, although your CD4 cells are pretty much normal for a HIV negative person.If you have recurrent herpes outbreaks, talk to your doctor about staying on acyclovir for life. Herpes outbreaks... Read more »

Negative, trush, inverted cd4/cd8

Dear experts,I am a Norwegian male 42 years old. Last September I performed oral sex on a girl who is definitely in the "low-risk"-category. I decided to forget the whole thing. However, 2-3 weeks after I developed red spots on my tongue...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Norwegian,Your T-cell subsets really aren't all that "strange." T-cells are involved in many illnesses other than HIV, and often can have transient, very normal variations up and down. Have you excluded HIV infection?... Read more »

HIV testing after condom breaking

i did an hiv antibody blood test at 3 and 4.5 months both are negative my exposure was i used condom but it was torn at cumm time after finished sex i was seen that condom was broken after that. i completely in anxiety for 3 months now. my problem...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Your tests confirm that you are negative for HIV from the condom breaking.Hope this helps!Erik... Read more »

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hiv,condoms,std's...ect

Posted by sadface, 2 Replies

First question, should you have your partner tested for Hiv even though you are going to use condoms? Can a Std as Herpes be transmitted even if a condom is on and there are no sores present? And what about warts? Can you be protected with a condom... Read more »

PARTNER SECRETLY REMOVED CONDOM THEN CONFESSED HIV

Posted by FORTHEBIRDS, 2 Replies

Hi,
On 4/5 i slept with my x husband. Although I insisted he wear a condom and he started out with one on, when the deed was done the condom was on the bed and he said, "yup, I took it off!"
I went bananas, and after discussing it for a month he said... Read more »

HIV FROM CONDOMS AFER FACT?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of catching hiv when:
You have sex with a male with the condom on, after he cums he pulls the condom off and you play around for around 10 minutes he puts his penis in you for a couple of seconds (about 2 inches)? Read more »

Anyone caught hiv from expired condom?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My question is one i havent seen - I used expired condoms. With a guy that likes to party. I also gave oral sex and no ejaculation in the mouth. Im scared to test. After incident i had severe joint pain. No sickness, did have weakness and trouble... Read more »

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