how long does it take trichomoniasis to turn into hiv - #25540
I am really confused about something and hoping someone might help clear this up. A couple of months ago, I found out I had trichomoniasis after feeling some weird symptoms, like itching and unusual discharge. I didn’t think much of it at first, but my doctor did say it was an STD and prescribed medication that cleared it up pretty quickly. However, I’ve been reading a lot online lately and now I’m worried. Does trichomoniasis put me at a higher risk for HIV? Like, how long does it take trichomoniasis to turn into HIV? I mean, I understand they're different infections, but some articles mention a connection. Then I was talking to a friend who had similar issues and she freaked me out talking about how she heard stories of people getting HIV after having trich. My mind is racing, thinking back, and I guess I’m just not sure if I should get tested for HIV now or wait. I don’t wanna panic or anything, but I can’t help but wonder how long does it take trichomoniasis to turn into HIV in the first place, if there’s even a timeline. Any clarity or advice would really help, thanks!
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