Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below if you had unprotected sex with a girl who later proved to be somewhat promiscuous, didnt catch anything then, would you be in the clear three years later? there really is no indication that she would have anything except that she was with a few other people. should I be concerned three years later or is this an example of my panicy ass?
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HIV symptoms can take many years to show up. If I were you I would get a test. Scary, I know.
HIV symptoms can take many years to show up. If I were you I would get a test. Scary, I know.
I'm with Skywalker. Enless you've been tested for HIV and had a general set of tests done, you don't have a way to know for sure. Also keep in mind that the majority of STI's are asymptamatic in men. You could have something for years without even knowing. Many clinics will do free STI and HIV testing if your insurance doesn't cover it or cost is an issue. Honestly, it's only fair to yourself and your partner/s to get checked out.
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MommaKin
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It can take years to show up?
Like how long?
I don't think in general it takes years.......I think it's a slim chance it could take years.....but, I'm not sure..
Like how long?
I don't think in general it takes years.......I think it's a slim chance it could take years.....but, I'm not sure..
Momma
HIV can take years, especially in men. It is common to remain asymptomatic for as logna s 10 years.
HIV can take years, especially in men. It is common to remain asymptomatic for as logna s 10 years.
I lectured on STIs, safe sex, and HIV testing in college. People who are sexually active with multiple partners should get tested every 6 months or so...if not more. It is not unusual, especially for men, to not show any symptoms. It's also not uncommon for a person to notice that something is wrong and ignore it out of fear. Without treatment, a lot of STIs can lead to infertility. Something like HPV doesn't always show any visible signs of presence-- but one can still infect their partner through intercourse or oral sex.
HIV can be dormant for a loooong time before showing any signs. The last HIV test I took was a mouth swab-- it was free and took about 3 minutes. There's nothing to lose by getting tested.
HIV can be dormant for a loooong time before showing any signs. The last HIV test I took was a mouth swab-- it was free and took about 3 minutes. There's nothing to lose by getting tested.
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MommaKin
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What I assumed you meant is that even though you've gotten tested, it can still not show up for years.........like for eg., if you've had a test 6months ago and it came up neg., and you have another say 6 months later and it still comes up neg., is it safe to say your neg.?
Of course I know symptoms and signs can take years to show up....
Of course I know symptoms and signs can take years to show up....
It can take a while for HIV to show up on a test but enless someone's dr says otherwise, they should feel confident that they're HIV free if the test is neg. I think that would mostly depend on when a person's last unprotected sexual encounter was-- but they ask all of that at the time of the test. It wouldn't hurt anything to take it again 6 months later if one was paranoid about it.
I get it now-- we're on the same page Mommakin.
I get it now-- we're on the same page Mommakin.
I agree with Raina
I agree with Raina. As a fellow Minnesotan, where it's cold and there is little to do besides sex in the winter, it is important to take precautions for one's health and the health of those around you. While my doctor did state that it is actually difficult for a person with a fully functioning immune system to contract HIV, getting tested is easy. And as a guy you needn't be embarassed. Just walk right in and say "I' ve been gettin' so much tail lately...unbelievable really...that I am worried about winding up another Magic Johnson." They'll all high-five you and line up to swab your tounge!!
Now Raina, when you talk about multiple partners, are you talking about all at once or one after another? Things can get wild in my igloo, but you sound totally crazy.
In all seriousness, get tested. It is the person you least expect who infects you with something bad.
I agree with Raina. As a fellow Minnesotan, where it's cold and there is little to do besides sex in the winter, it is important to take precautions for one's health and the health of those around you. While my doctor did state that it is actually difficult for a person with a fully functioning immune system to contract HIV, getting tested is easy. And as a guy you needn't be embarassed. Just walk right in and say "I' ve been gettin' so much tail lately...unbelievable really...that I am worried about winding up another Magic Johnson." They'll all high-five you and line up to swab your tounge!!
Now Raina, when you talk about multiple partners, are you talking about all at once or one after another? Things can get wild in my igloo, but you sound totally crazy.
In all seriousness, get tested. It is the person you least expect who infects you with something bad.
mattcanning99
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Dogballs said:
more than likely, but in all seriousness, you should contact a licensed health care practitioner immediately if you are becoming overly concerned about this.
I did just now buy one of those home HIV testing things. it says that it is 99.9% accurate. I will have results in 3 days, atleast I can put it all behind me after this...hopefully. I would hate to think that I would give my loved one anything after a silly college mistake three years ago. it kills me to just think about it.
alexiarenee
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I thought the HIV virus can take up to 6 months to show up--it's when it turns into AIDS that it takes years.
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