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I am experiencing menopause anxiety and have been fretting over HIV. I had unprotected sex with a partner in a stable relationship, but I don't think I put myself at risk. I did two OraQuick oral swab tests, one at 9 weeks and one at 10 weeks, both of which came back negative. I spoke to the Terence Higgins Trust, who told me the 10-week test would set my mind at rest. I am looking for clarification on the reliability of these tests and whether I should still be concerned about HIV.

April 15th, 2023

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