I am a 24 year old female and I have been in a committed relationship with the same man for almost 6 years and both of us have remained faithful. I was actually his first. But probably 7-8 years ago I had unprotected sex with a few guys just being young and reckless i was around 16 or 17 not until recently have I became so concerned with having HIV or aids. I get multiple yeast infections which is directly linked to aids. I also also wasn't aware that you could remain symptom free for 15-20 years and that a CBC or pap-smear didn't detect it. Now I am so scared I made an appointment with my gynecologist to test me but i am scared beyond to the point where I can't function. I need some advice on how to deal with this. I know the only way to know is to have the test and wait for the results but my world and dreams are going to end if I have HIV or even worse aids by now. Not to mention my boyfriend will probably hate me for me being his firsthand giving him aids. I won't be able to have a family or lead a normal life. I wish I could go back in time andfree gynecologist advice change what I did but I know I can't. Any advice would help. Also how long after getting tested can i expect results?
It's unlikely you have AIDS in the absence of other symptoms like night sweats, unexplained fevers, and fatigue. Many women have recurrent yeast infections with no immunosuppression. It would be odd for this to be the first sign of AIDS. Get tested if you're worried but it's unlikely you're infected.
Time until results varies according to what test is used, it could range from same day to a week.
Ok calm down. Let me tell you something. A CBC will not detect HIV, but....it will be off. Especially if you have been with the same sex partner for 6 years, something would be off if you had HIV. IF you have had the CBC done with differential it will detect that your body is fighting something. Look for low WBC, & Low Lymphocyte count. 95% of people with HIV/AIDS are anemic as well. You can check that by your RBC. If it is low, then you are anemic. Everyone makes mistakes. You are definantly not the only one who has slept with free gynecologist advicemore then one person. You will meet very few people who have. Multiple yeast infections dont mean anything. A lot of women have that issue. You would have more symptoms then yeast infections if you were HIV positive for over 6 years. You know what I mean? A pap smear would not detect HIV, but again a very high percentage of women who are HIV positive have HPV, which is what a pap smear screens for. If you have never had an std then you are probably in the clear. Get the test done, I am sure you're fine. Good luck!
People who are hiv positive can still lead long, successful lives if they take care of themselves. Women who are positive can still be in relationships and with the medical advances we've made, even have healthy children who are not infected with the virus. It is not the death sentance it used to be and if unfortunatley you were to have it, it is entirely possible to lead the life that you want, you just have to take care of yourself. I wish you all the best.
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