recurring yeast infection- HIV?

[beantown02]

Hi

I am wondering if a recurring yeast infection is a sign of HIV? There are no other symptoms in basically healthy individual. If it is, does it present itself in the early stages or advanced? Thanks

[Teak]

So you did put yourself at risk again after you HIV test that you had previously?

[beantown02]

because I had 2 episodes since the last test of unprotected vaginal intercourse

[Teak]

Why would you retest when you already have a negative test?

[beantown02]

ah. I meant the last one was 5 years ago. it was stupid to put myself at risk but have not since then. hence the reason for the retest

[Teak]

You stated, "I have tested negative but since then there was 1 maybe 2 exposures. "

[beantown02]

I dont see how I am putting myself at risk again? these episodes were over 5 years ago and I am getting tested?

[Teak]

Well it isn't. What is really confusing is why would you put yourself at risk again?

[beantown02]

I will be getting another test. I was just wondering about a recurring yeast infection. I actually am getting a test when I get my life insurance policy as well. It was just confusing as alot of people on the internet say it is a sign of HIV

[LIZZIE LOU]

testing 3 months post exposure is the ONLY way to know one's status.

[Teak]

Yeast infection has nothing to do with HIV. If you have had an exposure you need to test. Why would you put yourself at risk again?

[beantown02]

I have tested negative but since then there was 1 maybe 2 exposures. I am just wondering if a recurring yeast infection is a sign of HIV. There are mixed opinions including one's on this site.

[LIZZIE LOU]

and???  have you ever tested?

[beantown02]

not sure. I have only had a few episodes in my life of unprotected sex all occurring over 5 years ago.

[LIZZIE LOU]

what was your exposure?