My wife tested positive and i tested negative
I have been living with my wife for 6 months, today we went for testing and she tested positive and me negative. Does it mean i will seroconvert in future because we have been engaging in unprotected sex for 6 months. I was circumcised and does it mean i have lower chances of seroconverting judging from the 6 months we lived together. We last engaged in sexual activity 7 days ago so after get tested negative was given pep, does pep work in that way.
, I am glad you reached out because I am sure it has been stressful tackling these questions. We are not medical professionals and cannot advise you about the use of PEP or the likelihood of seroconversion, but I can give you some information that may be useful as you make decisions in the coming weeks. As I understand it, you're looking for information about seroconversion, transmission risk, and PEP.
Since you started taking PEP, here is an article on PEP and how it works. https://h-i-v.net/pep. In terms of circumcision, there is evidence that circumcision can reduce transmission risk (that is cited here: https://h-i-v.net/living/facts-prep)
Here is some info that may answer your questions about seroconversion: https://h-i-v.net/symptoms/early-stage/ It has several symptoms listed for the early/seroconversion period of HIV that you can look out for and talk with your doctor about if you experience them.
Let me know if you'd like more or different information. Please keep us posted on how you are doing, and I hope this information can help you. Best, Liz (Team Member),Thank you, is it possible for my test to change, i had 5 to 6 months of unprotected sex but my results were negative. I am really confused.
It can definitely be confusing when figuring out if your test is conclusive. It may be helpful to know that window periods can vary (your doctor can help determine this) and tests for HIV typically have a window period of up to 3 months depending on the test, which means that most tests will be conclusive after 3 months - more info on those window periods here: https://h-i-v.net/test-types. With that being said, it’s still important to get tested regularly and speak about any symptoms you have with a doctor you trust. I hope this is helpful.
- Liz (Team Member)
I hope this finds you doing well. While Liz gave you some awesome resources, I wanted to reach out to you in a different format. I wanted to tell you a little of my experience / life story. I was diagnosed at the end of 2017 / beginning of 2018. My husband and I started dating in 2011. We always had unprotected sex. My doctors believe that I have been positive since 2009/2010. He is to this day HIV negative while I am positive. He did start taking Prep sometime in 2018. I tell you this to let you know it is possible for you to have no acquired HIV from your wife.
It is important that both of you follow what the doctor says about testing, medications, and the such to keep everybody healthy and happy. I wish you both the best. - Heather (Team Member)
