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Should I be taking PEP?
I just got prescribed PEP and I am on my second day. It is one Truavada and two Isentress a day. I am really scared about the side effects and I am wondering if I should continue taking the pills.
So, far I have had no side effects what so ever, so I'm wondering what the pills are doing.
I had sex with a guy on Sunday and he didn't ejaculate at all. I believe he let his dick get limp and then withdrew from me. Once he withdrew, there was no condom on his penis and he said that it came off while he was removing his penis from my vagina.
I am concerned because the condom was lodged deep inside of me. It was not hanging partially outside of me, but he really had to go inside to pull it out. The condom was still sitting upwards which does back his story of pulling it out, but I don't know if this could've happened before or after he pulled out.
I have asked this guy repeatedly to show me evidence of an HIV test and he has refused to come forward. This is what has prompted me to take PEP.
Please help.
So, far I have had no side effects what so ever, so I'm wondering what the pills are doing.
I had sex with a guy on Sunday and he didn't ejaculate at all. I believe he let his dick get limp and then withdrew from me. Once he withdrew, there was no condom on his penis and he said that it came off while he was removing his penis from my vagina.
I am concerned because the condom was lodged deep inside of me. It was not hanging partially outside of me, but he really had to go inside to pull it out. The condom was still sitting upwards which does back his story of pulling it out, but I don't know if this could've happened before or after he pulled out.
I have asked this guy repeatedly to show me evidence of an HIV test and he has refused to come forward. This is what has prompted me to take PEP.
Please help.
You had an exposure, you sought out nPEP. That is something that you have to work out with your doctor.
Thanks again!
Unfortunately, the doctor I sought just wrote me a prescription and provided me with no advice. As a healthy young woman with no medical ailments and on non medications, I am seeking suggestions from anyone, even if they are not doctors.
Unfortunately, the doctor I sought just wrote me a prescription and provided me with no advice. As a healthy young woman with no medical ailments and on non medications, I am seeking suggestions from anyone, even if they are not doctors.
Thanks for the reply, but I want to know if this still warrants PEP. I am definitely taking it, but I just want to know.
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