
Ask A Question - Help - Register - Login

My husband has Hep. C but i was tested and was clear. He ...

Sent to Health Experts July 10, 2006 11:30 p.m.

My husband has Hep. C but i was tested and was clear. He wants to have sex unproctected but i don't. Is it right? What are the risks? Except for him devorcing me.
Thanks (RC).

Optional Information:
Female , Age: 46

Already Tried:
excuses not to do it. I make him withdraw but I don't trust him or this idea.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $9

Answer
July 10, 2006 11:46 p.m. (15 minutes and 51 seconds later)

REPLIED

Hepatitis C is rarely transmitted through sexual activity.

Transmission during sex occurs only when infected blood is present. The risk of hepatitis C tranmission is greater during rough sex or unprotected anal sex, or any other activity where blood is present. Even very small injuries or tears to body tissues causing minute or invisible amounts of blood, will increase the risk of transmission. To reduce the risk of infection, water-based lubricants, condoms, latex gloves and/or dams are recommended.

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. A positive feedback rating and a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2813 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.

Reply to V. Yetimyan M.D.
Sent July 11, 2006 12:16 a.m. (30 minutes and 13 seconds later)

Dr. Yetimyan, You did not answer my question. He refuses to use a condom. What is the chances % of me getting this Hep. C? By the way I don't bleed ie: I had a hysterectomy. So is it okay or not? I don't do drugs either, never did.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Answer
July 11, 2006 12:35 a.m. (18 minutes and 47 seconds later)

ACCEPTED

Transmission is rare but it can happen , i did not read % so far in the reading materials but my guess would be a small percentage. Any mucosal or skin abrasion or cut even a very small cut during sex can cause very small amount of bleeding that you can not see with your eyes and virus can be transmitted to your body from this cuts and abrasions. Having or not having any hysterectomy doesn't make any difference.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2813 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.

Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers:

	DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Online Health Advice