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Assuming you do not currently have a viral load of HIV, you can meet with your provider, indicate that you are at risk, and request a prescription for PrEP [1] (Planned Parenthood can assist with sourcing if you don't have a PCP or other stable medical providers). Longer term, it is likely there will be a shift to a twice yearly injectable (Gilead’s Lenacapavir) [2]. State of the art is an undetectable viral load due to antiviral treatment means you cannot transmit to others [3] [4] [5].

Not medical advice, educational purposes only. Seek a medical professional's guidance for your personal circumstances.

[1] https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/hiv-prevention/using-hiv-medi...

[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40742163

[3] https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/hiv-treat...

[4] https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/treatment-prev...

[5] https://www.hiv.gov/blog/science-validates-undetectable-untr...

parent toomuchtodo 2 years ago

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