¿Qué es la PrEP?
¿Sabías que la PrEP es una opción para las mujeres? La PrEP, o profilaxis previa a la exposición, es una forma muy eficaz de prevenir el VIH. Cuando se toma según lo prescrito, la PrEP reduce el riesgo de contraer el VIH a través de relaciones sexuales en aproximadamente un 99%. Para las personas que se inyectan drogas, las pastillas PrEP reducen el riesgo de contraer VIH en al menos un 74% cuando se toman según lo recetado. Sin embargo, actualmente no se recomiendan las inyecciones de PrEP para personas que se inyectan drogas.
¿Cómo funciona la PrEP?
La PrEP implica tomar medicamentos con regularidad para prevenir la infección por VIH. Es más eficaz cuando se toma según lo prescrito, lo que significa tomar el medicamento de manera constante y seguir las instrucciones de su proveedor de atención médica.
Is PrEP Safe?
PrEP is safe. Some people who take it can have side effects like nausea, diarrhea, headache, exhaustion, and stomach pain. These side effects are typically not serious and go away on their own.
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¿Es la PrEP adecuada para usted?
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Mantener el rumbo con la PrEP
Mientras toma PrEP, deberá visitar a su proveedor de atención médica de forma rutinaria para:
- Visitas de seguimiento
- pruebas de VIH
- Resurtidos de recetas o inyecciones.
Opciones de atención convenientes
Yes, and you should always talk to your health care provider first before you stop PrEP.
People may stop taking PrEP because:
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the side effects are not going away;
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they forget to take the pills;
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they can’t visit their healthcare provider; or
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the risk of HIV becomes low due to changes in lifestyle.
If I stopped taking PrEP, can I start it again?
Yes, if you want to start PrEP again, talk to your health care provider and they will do a test to make sure you don’t have HIV.
What if I have a partner with HIV and I’m thinking about getting pregnant?
PrEP may be an option to help you and your baby from getting HIV while you try to get pregnant, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding. Talk to your health care provider for more information.
Does PrEP protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
No. PrEP only protects you from getting HIV but not from getting other STIs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HPV, or other types of infections. By adding condoms, you will lower your risk of getting other STIs
How do I get PrEP?
Most health care providers can help you to get on PrEP. Talk to a healthcare provider.
How do I pay for PrEP?
Most health insurance plans and Medicaid programs will pay for PrEP. If you don’t have insurance or Medicaid, there are programs that can get you on PrEP at no cost or a lower cost.
How do I talk to my health care provider about PrEP?
It can be hard to talk about your sex life or injection drug use with your health care provider, but it is their job to help take care of your body. Ask questions and take notes during the visit so you can remember what your doctor tells you.
Here are a few ideas of what you can ask:
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How do I talk to my partner(s) about preventing HIV?
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I only have sex once in a while, is PrEP right for me?
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I have a new partner. Should I start taking PrEP?
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I think I need PrEP, should I take it?
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I’ve heard about PrEP, is it for me?
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I want to protect myself from HIV and STIs, but I’m worried my partner will not be okay with using condoms. Are there options for me to protect myself?
What are women saying about PrEP?
Quick facts about PrEP
- Effectiveness: Reduces HIV risk from sex by 99% and from drug injection by 74% when taken as prescribed.
- Prescription: Can be prescribed by any licensed health care provider.
- Routine Care: Regular visits are necessary for tests and prescription refills.
- Testing: An HIV test is required before starting PrEP.
Staying on track
with PrEP
While taking PrEP, you’ll need to visit your health care provider routinely for:
- Follow-up visits
- HIV tests
- Prescription refills or shots
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