Exactly how many years of testing should I get for aids to be clear of it.?!


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Exactly how many years of testing should I get for aids to be clear of it.?

I have had unprotected sex before with my now ex-husband. But i am not for sure how many years of testing i need before I am clear of it. I have read some where that it can show up years later and that bothers me. So i am now looking for that year to come where i dont have to pay over 200.00dollars to get tested. And yes i know how to use a condom if i am involved again and to also get my next mate tested. Even though i have decided to not have sex with anyone since this aids stuff can pop up later on and the next mate might just have a negative test at the MOMENT. Anyone know the exact amount of years before I can say I'm clear of it. All my test so far have been negative. Its been over 3 years so far.

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2 weeks ago
my ex never tested postive.


Answers:

Hi!

To clarify some misinformation:

75% of people will begin to create antibodies to HIV infection (seroconvert) at 17-20 days
95% will seroconvert at 2 months
99% will seroconvert by 3 months
(when a person seroconverts they will now test positive)

Unless you are undergoing chemotherapy/radiation, or have another illness that is causing a SEVERELY weakened immune system, getting a test at 3months since your last possible exposure will let you know if you are HIV+ or not.

The old process of 3, 6, 12 has been replaced. The tests used have gotten more preceise and are able to pick up even small traces of the antibody. And when those measures were first put into place we knew a lot less about the nature of HIV in the body

There is absolutely no reason to not have sex anymore!!!! Even if you have it, people living with HIV can and do have satisfying (safer) sex lives.

If it has been three years!!!! YOU'RE SAFE (from that exposure). For sure. Absolutely. No ifs ands or buts. Please ask your healthcare provider for more information (if they suggest otherwise, it is time to seek new practioners.

The rule of thumb for condoms and new sexual relationships.
-Condoms should be used each and every time you have sex with this person until you have both spoken about the nature of the relationship (monogomous etc.,.) AND you should both go in and get screened/tested for all STIs (especially HIV).
-Once the results come back you can decide to stop using condoms (though you are still taking a BIG risk as you can never be sure of your partners extra curricular activities)

Hope this helps.




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