- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been noticing some clear liquid coming out of my nipples when I squeeze them. Is this normal? What could be causing this?
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HIV Testing Timeline and Results
Your Test Results
- 3 months post-exposure: 4th gen HIV rapid test (negative) and HIV antibody test from lab (negative)
- 5 months post-exposure: HIV 4th gen assay CMIA test p24 AG + antibody (negative)
Interpretation and Conclusion
- Window period: You've exceeded the standard 3-4 month window period for HIV antibody detection.
- Fourth-generation tests: You've had two 4th gen tests, which detect both p24 antigen and antibodies, increasing the accuracy of results.
- Consistent negative results: Both tests at 3 and 5 months post-exposure were negative.
No Further Testing Required
Based on your consistent negative results and the time frame, it's highly likely that you're HIV-negative. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) consider a negative result at 3-6 months post-exposure to be conclusive.
Important Note
While these results are conclusive, it's essential to maintain safe practices to prevent future exposures.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm really worried about this personal issue I'm experiencing with my girlfriend. After I finger her, there's a bad smell coming from her vagina and on my hand. She doesn't have any vaginal infections or itching, but this has been happening for the last three months. It wasn't like this before, so I'm not sure what's going on and it's starting to affect our relationship. Can you help me figure out what might be causing this and what we can do about it?
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