Sometimes condoms break during sex. If this happens to you, don’t panic. You may need PEP and should start within 72 hours. PEP is a 4-week course of HIV treatment that prevents HIV infection.
If more than 72 hours have passed after the breakage, you should book a HIV test to confirm your status, followed by a follow-up test another 3 months later to confirm your status after the window period has expired. If you are experiencing anxiety about this or still have questions you can contact a sexual health nurse through the NSW Sexual Health Info Link on weekdays between 9am to 5:30pm on 1800 451 624.