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Testing too early - high risk confusion?
First, I have to thank you for this website, your advice and the information provided has helped to get me through a difficult situation.
My question is this, I had originally posted back in March about having unprotected vaginal sex with no ejaculation 3 times with a man I was involved with.
I recently went to my doctor and had an HIV test done at 37 days or 5 weeks and it was negative, thankfully. (Because it was an affair that I ended, which I am not proud of.)
I hate to sound redundate but my doctor was of no help, did not ask me any questions, just ordered the test.
The man I was with to my knowledge is hetersexual, not a drug user. Before this man I was in a monogomous relationship for over 6+ years. He told me he did not have anything except maybe "trich" ( great), and was quite insulted that I even asked him.
Did I test too soon? I get confused from the posts whether my risk was high due to it being unprotected vaginal more than once but with the same person?
Oh, I was tested for all STD's 2 days after being with this man and it was all negative.
I have been having bad dreams at night about this because I am still scared that I am not truly HIV negative yet.
Also, I had the test done by my doctor, but it was sent to Quest Diagnostics so I don't know if they use the most modern testing or not?
Sorry for the repetative questions, but I truly will believe only you on this subject...other sites and such are very scary and contradicting.
Thank you for your time...I truly would appreciate your response.
Sorry for the rambling!
My question is this, I had originally posted back in March about having unprotected vaginal sex with no ejaculation 3 times with a man I was involved with.
I recently went to my doctor and had an HIV test done at 37 days or 5 weeks and it was negative, thankfully. (Because it was an affair that I ended, which I am not proud of.)
I hate to sound redundate but my doctor was of no help, did not ask me any questions, just ordered the test.
The man I was with to my knowledge is hetersexual, not a drug user. Before this man I was in a monogomous relationship for over 6+ years. He told me he did not have anything except maybe "trich" ( great), and was quite insulted that I even asked him.
Did I test too soon? I get confused from the posts whether my risk was high due to it being unprotected vaginal more than once but with the same person?
Oh, I was tested for all STD's 2 days after being with this man and it was all negative.
I have been having bad dreams at night about this because I am still scared that I am not truly HIV negative yet.
Also, I had the test done by my doctor, but it was sent to Quest Diagnostics so I don't know if they use the most modern testing or not?
Sorry for the repetative questions, but I truly will believe only you on this subject...other sites and such are very scary and contradicting.
Thank you for your time...I truly would appreciate your response.
Sorry for the rambling!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The risk of hetersexual transmission of HIV averges once per 1000 epsiodes of intercourse, if one partner is infected--and your partner probably was not. Almost ever newly HIV infected person will have a positive blood test 5 weeks after exposure. However, many experts recommend testing at 3 months to be sure. You can be 100% certain repeat testing also will be negative. Quest uses the best tests available--but that really doesn't matter. Even the tests in routine used 10 years ago would have been almost as accurate by 5 weeks.
I strongly suggest you stop searching the web for bad news, which is mostly what you will find--especially at sites dominated by lay persons' opinions and not professionals. And speak with your provider about the level of anxiety you are experiencing. In the meantime, relax. You didn't catch HIV and all is going to be fine.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
I strongly suggest you stop searching the web for bad news, which is mostly what you will find--especially at sites dominated by lay persons' opinions and not professionals. And speak with your provider about the level of anxiety you are experiencing. In the meantime, relax. You didn't catch HIV and all is going to be fine.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Thank you very much, Doctor. I sincerely appreciate your prompt and kind response.
I will rest easier now.. thank you for that.
And, thank you for the work you do here, I can say for myself and I am sure others, that is very reassuring to get straight forward answers and advice.
I will rest easier now.. thank you for that.
And, thank you for the work you do here, I can say for myself and I am sure others, that is very reassuring to get straight forward answers and advice.
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