Question

I’ve been on meds for 11 months, can I transmit?

17 November 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, HIV transmission.

I’ve been on medication for 11 months. Is it OK for me to have sex without a condom, my boyfriend is negative.

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

As long as your viral load is undetectable, which it should be as you’ve been on meds for 11 months, (it usually takes 1-3 months to become undetectable) then no you can’t transmit HIV when having sex without a condom. Please see here for more info: https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/