Source PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that has been approved by the FDA since 2012 for HIV prevention. However, since its release, people have misunderstood the purpose of PrEP and there is a lot of false information and other misconceptions regarding the medication. One of the most common misunderstandings is that it is used […]
Source Any person – regardless of their gender or sexual orientation – could be at risk of HIV transmission for numerous reasons. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood and anal or vaginal secretions – so anyone who has unprotected sex with partners who may be HIV positive or shares needles would be […]
Source If you want to know how HIV transmission can be prevented, then you may want to discuss taking PrEP with your doctor. PrEP is a prescription medication regimen that has been approved by the FDA to lower the chances of HIV transmission. The two main medications prescribed for PrEP are Truvada and Descovy. Both […]
If you’ve done any research on HIV prevention and treatments, you have probably seen the terms PrEP and PEP. While these two terms look quite similar; they are very different – and it is important that you understand what each of them mean. Now first, let’s go over the similarities of PrEP and PEP. Both […]
