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Expert: Terry B - 4/21/2008


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Hi about 4 months ago i let a guy finger me and it was kind of rough and i was wet and he had a small cut on his finger but i do not know how fresh it was and can not remember if there was blood present. I also touched his penis that had clear white fluid coming out of his penis and then touched my vagina. I know this is stupid but can you get pregnant from his clear fluids on his finger and then touching my vagina and also what is the risk of his cut and fingering me please help....

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Dear Cassie:

Peace and all good things to you.  Being stimulated by someone with a cut on his finger seems unlikely to be of significant risk, unless he is actively bleeding.  The "clear fluid" you refer to is semen, and yes, it is possible to become pregnant if he were to transfer that fluid to your vagina.  On the other hand, the chances are small - if you've not had your regular menstrual cycle since the incident I would recommend you meet and talk with your doctor.  If you have, well, you're not pregnant.

Best to you, I don't mind your question, and I recommend you consider going to www.thebody.com for a lot more information on pregnancy and disease transmission.

Terry

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Terry B

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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

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Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA

Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"

Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway

Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction

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