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My condom broke during intercourse. Should my partner be concerned about pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, We had intercourse on the third week of the last month, and the condom broke. She took the morning-after pill within 12 hours. Subsequently, she experienced bleeding in the next week for 3 days with some clots on the last day. Her previous menstrual period occurred on the first week of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Considering a typical menstrual cycle of 28 to 30 days, your intercourse occurred on the 11th day of her cycle. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for 3 to 5 days, increasing the likelihood of pregnancy. While emergency con... Read Full »
Apart from Truvada, what can be taken to prevent contracting HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I was on five days of PEP (Truvada), and on the fifth day, the condom broke during vaginal intercourse (I am male - insertive). So it's been around 30 hours. Am I at risk of exposure? Should I take something in addition to Truvada? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. Tablet Truvada (Emtricitabine & Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) is more than enough for post-exposure prophylaxis if taken within 72 hours of possible exposure. It is also important to undergo a nucleic acid test (usually done within ten ... Read Full »