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HIV and unprotected vaginal sex
Dear Drs.
I had unprotected vaginal sex with a 22 year old African American college student (female) of unknown status. I have read several of your posts regarding transmission odds, which have been reassuring, but I still wanted to post as I have been quite worried. In my state, 1/60 African American women have HIV and as you say the odds of vaginal transmission is about 1/2000 (I am also circumsized). Multiplying these numbers together suggests a very low risk. I went to the ER and received pills and shots for other STDs. Urine tests came back negative. I just can't stop worrying about this. I have also had persistent dry mouth+sore throat a couple days since the event, probably due to anxiety. The sore throat is dissipating, and now I feel a bunch of mucous back there so I am thinking it may be allergy related. Any kind words would be appreciated.
I had unprotected vaginal sex with a 22 year old African American college student (female) of unknown status. I have read several of your posts regarding transmission odds, which have been reassuring, but I still wanted to post as I have been quite worried. In my state, 1/60 African American women have HIV and as you say the odds of vaginal transmission is about 1/2000 (I am also circumsized). Multiplying these numbers together suggests a very low risk. I went to the ER and received pills and shots for other STDs. Urine tests came back negative. I just can't stop worrying about this. I have also had persistent dry mouth+sore throat a couple days since the event, probably due to anxiety. The sore throat is dissipating, and now I feel a bunch of mucous back there so I am thinking it may be allergy related. Any kind words would be appreciated.
id stick to the racetrack when it comes to giving out odds.take the test and then you will know. simple
COMMUNITY LEADER
HIV transmission is not a game of numbers and statistics.
It is true, chances of getting the infection as a result of an isolated single event of unprotected sex are not high, and there are many odds in your favour.
However having said that, the risk associated with that single event is not zero either since status of the partner is not known. The best and the only way to lay your worries to rest permanently is, to get yourself tested after 3 months of the exposure, get a conclusive result and move on with your life
Your symptoms do not look like ARS, however symtoms do not mean much.
It is true, chances of getting the infection as a result of an isolated single event of unprotected sex are not high, and there are many odds in your favour.
However having said that, the risk associated with that single event is not zero either since status of the partner is not known. The best and the only way to lay your worries to rest permanently is, to get yourself tested after 3 months of the exposure, get a conclusive result and move on with your life
Your symptoms do not look like ARS, however symtoms do not mean much.
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