Question

Broken condom – partner on meds?

26 August 2024. Related: Access to treatment, All topics.

I had sex with my boyfriend who’s taking ARVs and the condom burst… will I be positive?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

Please see this link which explain this Q&A service:
https://i-base.info/qa/

It also includes links to info on HIV risk, testing, PEP, PrEP and U=U where your Qs are answered.

U=U is when someone has an undetectable viral load from taking HIV meds.

If your partner has a detectable viral load, the risk from one time is usually less than 1 in 100, which is low.

Please also speak to your doctor about PEP. This is when you can use HIV meds for a month to reduce the risk of catching HIV if a condom breaks and the viral load is detectable.

Thanks