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HIV Prevention and Testing => Do I Have HIV? => Topic started by: gabriel6812 on April 21, 2014, 02:22:15 pm
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Hello,
About two months ago I had an experience with an individual that I did not know was hiv+ until after the fact.
Long story short he entered me for about a minute or two and then stopped--no ejaculation occurred. Was a drunk night. Most regrets are. After he told me he was hiv+, undetectable and taking ARE medication.
Naturally I was upset and anxious so I started, and since completed, PEP TRUVADA with issentress. I had 100% adherence to truvada and missed 4 of the second doses of issentress.
My question is simple: is PEP effective? I get tested every six months typically and am other wise disease/std free. I finished my PEP routine at the end of March. I'm anticipating testing again in mid May. My doctor said given the situation , adhering to pep and no ejaculation with him being undetectable my chances are close to 0.
Thank you.
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Gabriel,
PEP is effective when taken properly and you missing 4 doses of the Issentress will not change that fact. While you did have a risk, the risk was considered minimal and I fully expect you to receive a negative result, when you test in May.
I would agree with your doctor.
Joe
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I appreciate the quick response. Love all that you folks do here.
The very best
Gabe