Exactly how many years of testing should I get for aids to be clear of it.?

I have had unprotected sex before with my now ex-husband. But i am not for sure how many years of testing i need before I am clear of it. I have read some where that it can show up years later and that bothers me. So i am now looking for that year to come where i dont have to pay over 200.00dollars to get tested. And yes i know how to use a condom if i am involved again and to also get my next mate tested. Even though i have decided to not have sex with anyone since this aids stuff can pop up later on and the next mate might just have a negative test at the MOMENT. Anyone know the exact amount of years before I can say I'm clear of it. All my test so far have been negative. Its been over 3 years so far.

my ex never tested postive.

Hi!

To clarify some misinformation:

75% of people will begin to create antibodies to HIV infection (seroconvert) at 17-20 days
95% will seroconvert at 2 months
99% will seroconvert by 3 months
(when a person seroconverts they will now test positive)

Unless you are undergoing chemotherapy/radiation, or have another illness that is causing a SEVERELY weakened immune system, getting a test at 3months since your last possible exposure will let you know if you are HIV+ or not.

The old process of 3, 6, 12 has been replaced. The tests used have gotten more preceise and are able to pick up even small traces of the antibody. And when those measures were first put into place we knew a lot less about the nature of HIV in the body

There is absolutely no reason to not have sex anymore!!!! Even if you have it, people living with HIV can and do have satisfying (safer) sex lives.

If it has been three years!!!! YOU'RE SAFE (from that exposure). For sure. Absolutely. No ifs ands or buts. Please ask your healthcare provider for more information (if they suggest otherwise, it is time to seek new practioners.

The rule of thumb for condoms and new sexual relationships.
-Condoms should be used each and every time you have sex with this person until you have both spoken about the nature of the relationship (monogomous etc.,.) AND you should both go in and get screened/tested for all STIs (especially HIV).
-Once the results come back you can decide to stop using condoms (though you are still taking a BIG risk as you can never be sure of your partners extra curricular activities)

Hope this helps.

Sometimes nurses don't know everything. I'm saying this because I'm a nurse, and I often feel that people think I know everything there is to know about anything medical, and I don't. =) Report It

All you needed is one year. And you do not have to pay for it. There are a billion free clinics that will do testing in the interest of public health.

3 months, 6 months then 1 year. If it hasn't shown by then you don't have it.

Good Luck!

They say at least 1 year before you can be certain...

And if you donate blood regularly they test for everything...

is your ex husband diagnosed with it? If not then chances are highly probable that you don't have it. Do you just suspect that he may have been unfaithful or do you know for sure? Did he get tested? All of these questions have to be answered before I can give you a good answer.

you can't. sorry hun, but aids is yours forever. there is no cure for it as of now and no matter how many times you test for it, you will always be aid positive. sorry.

There is no set amount of time for the HIV virus can show up in your blood. More than likely, if you've tested negative for three years, you don't have it. However, HIV testing is a great thing to do at least once every year, for your protection as well as others. And I don't know where you are going that you have to pay $200.00/test. Even if you go to a planned parenthood or other organization, you can get them for $50 or $75. Good luck and be safe!!

6 yrs since the time you were active with the man that had the disease. My sister had the same problem and you seem to be taking the proper precautions.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I got tested for HIV 10 years ago and the clinic told me that the virus that causes AIDS is detectable 6 months after exposure. If you had protected sex everytime you've had sex for the last 3 years then you don't have it and you won't get it.

BTW if you live in the US most state health departments have clinics that will test you for free and you don't have to give your name either.