Am I seroconverting?
Hello there! I hope someone can help me. I had receptive vaginal sex with a guy of unknown status several days ago. We used a condom but I did not notice if it ripped or broke during intercourse. 10 days later, I developed a sore throat. No fever but I felt a little fatigued with some boadyaches. What are the chances that these are seroconversion symptoms? What is my risk if the condom actually broke during sex?
Hi
. I can feel your anxiety and it is good that you are seeking out proper information. I do need to tell you that we are not medical professionals and, for your protection, cannot provide medical advice over the internet. That said, I do want to share with you this article that discusses HIV transmission risks: https://h-i-v.net/transmission-risks. You can see that "Receptive penile-vaginal intercourse" is quite low at 0.08 percent. It is also noted that using a condom reduces the risk of transmission. Of course, every circumstance is different, so it is impossible to say what is the exact risk of transmission. The only way to be sure is through testing (see this article on types of tests and window periods: https://h-i-v.net/test-types), which is why the CDC recommends regular STI testing be part of standard healthcare. I also want to note that while you have experienced a couple of symptoms, these can have numerous causes. This article from our editorial team discusses early signs and symptoms and you will notice a more extensive list: https://h-i-v.net/symptoms/early-stage. Although some people only experience some or even no symptoms, which is another reason testing as part of regular healthcare is recommended. I hope this information is helpful. Best, Richard (Team Member)
