anal sex with broken condom hiv positive partner

Hello--Last night I had sex with another man I know to be HIV positive. I always use a condom and this has always been very successful. However, last night the condom I was wearing broke and I didn't realize it until I pulled out after ejaculation. This was a relatively short session, just a few minutes, however I do understand that transmission for the penetrating partner can occur via mucus membranes in the urethra? I've never had a condom break in this kind of situation before and am very concerned. My penis and the resulting discharge from my partner appeared free from any blood. I've read about PEPs and they carry significant possible (probable?) side-effects, but must be initiated within a 72-hour window. Recommendations, advice, risk?  Thanks, James.

[ricky_id]

It's appropriate to take PEP as soon as possible so if you had a clear HIV risk so it wouldn't hit as hard as if you don't.

Get tested at 3 months post-exposure to find out your conclusive HIV status.

[Hope242]

3 months after your last dose of PEP for a conclusive result.

[scratch81]

Why u playing Russian rulllet

[scratch81]

I know I don't knows lot yet but I'm learning from what you have said and this web site. I hope I'm not giving out the wrong info because if is
Plz correct me. And I'm
Not trying to mislead people this is a way for me to learn from my own mistakes as well

[joggen]

Talk to a doctor about PEP ASAP. Since today is Saturday you will probably need to go to an emergency room. Don't wait until Monday.

[scratch81]

Alright I understand and respect that I won't do it thanks

[jamesm93]

Thanks, everybody! Since it was Saturday I went to my urgent care clinic and after a long talk and a blood test (to be sure my liver was functioning normally), I started PEP that evening. The doc assured me that my chance of infection with no treatment was around .006% and PEP would cut that in half at the least, so odds are definitely in my favor.

I did not realize just how expensive PEP could be. Fortunately, I have great health insurance so only had to pay $30 USD which would otherwise be around $2300 full retail. The pharmacy tech told me that most areas have programs to help subsidize this, but you often have to ask about it and it takes a day or two to process...not ideal when the 72-hour window is shrinking.

So glad I found this helpful and supportive community. Thanks again!