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Question #29623
152 days ago
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Am I safe after unprotected sex if I took PrEP and my partner claims to be undetectable for HIV?

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I did unprotected sex with a man yesterday he said he is undetactable from hiv from last many years and takinh dovato pil daily , but i am not sure he is undetactable and taking pil daily ,i take prep one pil first time before two hours of sex ,and i am top i didnt cum inside and i enter penis not more than two minutes and i take prep again today My question is that i am safe

How long have you been taking PrEP?:

- Less than a week

Have you had any previous sexual encounters without protection?:

- No, this is my first time

Have you been tested for HIV recently?:

- Yes, within the last month

Do you have any symptoms that concern you right now?:

- No symptoms at all

How confident are you in your partner's statement about being undetectable?:

- Not very confident

Are you taking any other medications or treatments?:

- I'm not sure

How often do you plan to have sexual encounters without protection?:

- Rarely
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Based on what you described, the risk of HIV from this encounter is very low, but not absolutely zero. You likely have a good level of protection from several factors working in your favor.

First, if your partner is truly undetectable while taking Dovato consistently, the principle of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) applies. That means people living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load do not pass the virus through sex. This has been confirmed in very large studies.

Second, you were the insertive partner (“top”), penetration lasted a short time, and there was no ejaculation inside. Those factors further reduce risk. Third, you took a PrEP pill before sex and again after. However, since this was your first time ever taking PrEP, you were not yet fully protected, because daily PrEP usually needs about 7 days of consistent use to reach maximum protection for anal sex.

So the practical interpretation is: You are likely safe, and the overall risk is low, but because PrEP was just started and you are unsure about his adherence, doctors usually recommend a precautionary approach.

What to do now is continue taking daily PrEP without missing doses, and arrange follow-up testing. An HIV test is typically done at about 4 weeks and again at 12 weeks after the exposure to confirm status. If the encounter happened within the last 72 hours, another option to discuss urgently with a doctor is PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), which is a short 28-day treatment used when there is any uncertainty.

Watch for symptoms like fever, rash, sore throat, or swollen glands in the next few weeks, but remember most people who acquire HIV do not notice early symptoms, so testing is what matters.

In summary, with an undetectable partner on treatment, brief exposure, and early PrEP use, the probability of infection is very low, and continuing PrEP plus scheduled testing is the standard safe plan.

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Hello dear See as per detailed clinical history Chances are less but zero Reason is No ejaculation Partner not detected for diagnosis Hence carry less chances of transmitting infection Partial protection in the form of prep or ocd medication So i suggest you to please observe for presence of Fever Infection Vomiting Donot stop pep Take proper schedule of prep medication in consultation with gynaecologist Regards Dizziness

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Firstly, it’s understandable to have concerns in this situation. With your partner on Dovato and stating they’re undetectable, the risk of HIV transmission is significantly reduced. When someone is undetectable, meaning their viral load is very low due to effective treatment, the virus is effectively cannot transmitted, a concept known as U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). However, without absolute certainty of your partner’s adherence to their medication, there remains a degree of uncertainty. Now, regarding PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), taking it just two hours before the encounter wouldn’t offer you full protection, as it typically needs to be consistently taken daily for at least 7 days prior to anal sex to reach maximum effectiveness. The dosage you’re referring to is more aligned with PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), which is something you might want to consider in this situation. PEP is a treatment started after potential exposure to HIV and needs to be initiated within 72 hours, ideally as soon as possible. You should continue this treatment for 28 days. It’s crucial to contact a healthcare provider right away to discuss starting PEP; they can evaluate your specific situation and guide you with the appropriate course of action. Additionally, use this opportunity to discuss the benefits of daily PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention if it’s challenging to verify partner status in future scenarios. Always incorporate condom use where possible for added protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

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