A 41-year-old male asked:
I had unprotected oral with transgender by giving her blowjob only she didnt do anything to me.when i brushed my teeth my gum bleed.i usually have bleeding gums doc did baseline test for me.he did not recommend pep i dontknow why?&hesaidlessrisk?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
The doctor is correct. Most experts agree there is no need for PEP in this situation. For penile oral contact, CDC estimates the HIV risk for the oral partner at one chance in 10,000. That's equivalent to giving BJs to infected males (anatomic males) once daily for 27 years before infection might be likely. Don't worry about it.
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Answered Jun 08, 2022

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Bleeding gums are not acceptable under any circumstances. Bleeding can indicate bacterial infection (gum disease), invasive viral pathogens as in HIV, systemic disease such as diabetes/leukemia/etc. Important that you see a Dentist, or preferably a Periodontist, and full disclosure is required for appropriate treatment.
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Answered Jun 12, 2022
Last updated Jun 12, 2022
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