Sanjay Deshpande Sanjay Deshpande Asked 6 months ago

Can hepatitis c be transmitted by sexual intercourse?

A close friend recently confided in me that he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I want to understand how careful I need to be, especially if we become intimate. Can Hepatitis C be transmitted by sexual intercourse?

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Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, it can be transmitted sexually, though the risk is quite low. Instead of panicking, it is better to plan a basic viral marker test from a budget-friendly lab, which usually costs around 500 to 800 rupees, to be sure.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, the risk is quite low unless there is some blood contact involved. But why take any chances? Just use protection and stay safe.

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Riya Chawla Riya Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is possible but very rare! Just using protection keeps you completely safe, so no need to worry. Stay happy and safe!

Kartik Prabhu Kartik Prabhu Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

When my partner was diagnosed, the doctor told us the sexual transmission rate is low but advised using protection during intercourse. We just followed that advice to be absolutely safe.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Stay positive and take good care of your health. While there is a small risk of transmission, taking simple precautions and trusting the doctors will keep you both safe and peaceful.

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