Am I at risk of STD if condom slips halfway?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had protected sex with someone whose status I do not know. I am kind of worried now. I did not ejaculate and the condom slipped half way during the session and pulled that back. Is that a matter of concern? Shall I go for any test?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your post. Slipping of the condom makes it an unprotected sexual intercourse and there is a small 1 % risk of getting STD although non-ejaculation makes it a lesser risk. You can test after two weeks for syphils and HIV by doing FTA-ABS (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption) and CMIA for HIV after two weeks to be on the safer side. However, as the risk is very minute, there is no need to worry.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Do I need to wait for just two weeks? Or shall I wait for four weeks and go for an HIV duo test?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions
Please explain about the CMIA test for HIV testing.
Herpes - a Common STD
What would happen if sweat or water dropped into the blood used for HIV testing?
Can you get STD if your partner has never had sex before?
The hospital used a round-shaped HIV kit for the CIMA method. What kit was that?
Will I get STD just by a touch?
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.