Is It Harder For Males To Get Hiv

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It's getting harder and harder for me

Posted by NAJ, 4 Replies

HI everyone.
I've been Diagnosed in May 2oo8. at the beggining I was ok with it never went into dipression and accepted the fact that I have HIV. but what is so wierd is that now as days and months pass, It's getting harder and harder for me to... Read more »

Female To Male Transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What is the liklyhood for a male to contract HIV from a female from a 1 time exposure. Thanks Read more »

New here - HIV- female with HIV+ male partner

Posted by iSerenity, 2 Replies

Hi, I'm new here myself, glad I found this site. I'm HIV- and involved with a wonderful man that is HIV+. Already have two kids from a previous relationship. We've been together for most part of two years now in a long distance relationship... Read more »

Female to Male Transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK-

It is MUCH harder for a women to give it to a man, for the obvious reasons-HIV has to be exposed to a mucous membrance and the only one on the penis is the opening of the Urethra. It is much easier the other way as the vagina is a BIG membrane.

Som... Read more »

Why does it get harder!

Posted by optimistic2009, 11 Replies

Hi All
Its been just over a month since the diagnosis and I have been on a roller coaster of emotions! I have an exam coming in three weeks time and I can hardly focus on it. I am so scared to fail in this exam yet cannot study.

Today all day, I have... Read more »

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I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

Neg. male wants info on preventing HIV with pos partner

I am an HIV- man who is in a new relationship with a man who is HIV pos. We haven't had sex yet due to our concerns about HIV transmission. Because I am a "bottom", I'm looking for information on the best way to prevent...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Congratulations on your new relationship! Regarding the HIV transmission risk for "magnetic couples" (one poz, one neggie), please review the information in the archives. Yes, a nondetectable viral load does reduce, but not... Read more »

MALE CIRCUMCISION (HIV + MALE CIRCUMCISION)

Hey Dr. Bob,Does circumcision of HIV+ guys reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to their female partners?Thanks...Hanging Chad...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,So far there has been only a single randomized controlled study looking at the safety and efficacy of male circumcision in HIV-positive men. This study was never completed, because the data safety and monitoring board recommended the trial be... Read more »

colorectal & or prostate care in gay HIV+ male vs nongay males

I need your opinion as to my concerns with my colorectal surgeon, my circumstances, long-term prognosis, and how best to proceed.I FEEL IT WOULD BE MORE BENEFICIAL IF I COULD SEE A GAY COLORECTAL SURGEON AND / OR ONE WHO TREATS A LARGE NUMBER OF GAY...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Dear Jerry,I have edited your email to remove your last name and that of your surgeon. Your general questions are excellent ones. First -- do gay men with or without HIV have different issues regarding anal health? Absolutely. The key issues relate... Read more »

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Namibia Law Banning Male-to-Male Sex Is Hindering Condom Distribution, HIV Prevention in Prisons, Advocates Say

A 30-year-old law in Namibia banning male-to-male sex is preventing condom distribution in the country's prisons and hindering HIV prevention efforts, according to HIV/AIDS advocates, South Africa's Mail & Guardian reports. According to... Read more »

Male Circumcision Might Reduce Risk of Male-to-Female HIV Transmission, Study Says

Male circumcision might reduce the risk of HIV transmission from HIV-positive men to their female partners, according to a study presented Wednesday at the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Denver, Reuters reports... Read more »

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