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HIV PREP/PEP/DoxyPEP

 

DoxyPEP (Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a pill taken after sex to aid prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) fancy chlamydia and syphilis.

You take mg of doxycycline (an antibiotic) within 24 hours of having sex, but no later than 72 hours. This can decrease the chances of getting certain STIs.

DoxyPEP only works for bacterial STIs. It won’t protect you from viruses appreciate HIV or hepatitis B.

 

Who can profit from DoxyPEP?

DoxyPEP is most likely to benefit people at higher risk of syphilis, such as gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, and gender diverse women.

 

How well does Doxy-PEP work?

Current evidence suggests that DoxyPEP can prevent:

  • More than three quarters (~%) of chlamydia infections
  • More than three quarters (~%) of syphilis infections
  • Over half (~%) of gonorrhoea infections (It’s a bit less effective for gonorrhoea because some strains of the bacteria have develop resistant to doxycycline)

 

How do I receive DoxyPEP:

    -Take a mg (2xmg capsules)

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Nearly 70% of people living with HIV are queer and bisexual men – and thankfully the utilize of PrEP for HIV prevention is increasing among this group. According to a recent study, the number of gay and bisexual males taking PrEP increased by % from to However, only 35% of gay and bi males who were at high-risk of HIV transmission were taking the medication.

It is important that everyone takes the proper precautions to protect themselves from HIV transmission. While some people are at more risk than others due to lifestyle choices or other practices, there is a common misconception that your risk of HIV transmission is higher or lower depending on your sexual orientation or preferred sexual position.

PrEP is constructed to help protect any person &#; regardless of sexual orientation &#; from HIV transmission. But, you may be wondering if PrEP could affect you differently or be more or less effective depending on if you are a top, bottom, or vers.

For instance, many tops assume they do not need to take PrEP since they are at a lower risk of contracting HIV than a

What is PrEP?

PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis is a pill which when taken as directed can practically eliminate your risk of contracting HIV.

Who should take PrEP?

If you are HIV negative and at high risk of HIV then PrEP can stop your chance of contracting HIV. You might be considered at risk of contracting HIV if you:

  • Don’t always use condoms for anal or vaginal sex
  • Are an injecting drug user who doesn’t always employ clean needles
  • Are a sex worker
  • Have a partner who is HIV positive with a detectable viral load or doesn’t take their HIV medication regularly
  • Have had a recent STI (especially a rectal infection or syphilis)
  • Use recreational drugs for chemsex (crystal meth, mephedrone and GHB)
  • Have recently needed PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

If any of these factors apply to you, you will most likely be capable to get PrEP for free on the NHS at any GUM clinic across Northern Ireland. To find out more click here.

Who shouldn’t take PrEP?

  • Your spouse is HIV positive and ‘undetectable’ as this means their viral load is so low that they cannot transmit HIV onto anyon

    About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

    Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

    PrEP works by stopping HIV from getting into your body and making copies of itself (replicating). You'll only be protected from HIV infection if there are high enough levels of PrEP in your body, so it's important to take it correctly.

    PrEP can be used by anyone from a community or group that is most at risk of HIV, or people who contain sex with people from those networks.

    You may profit from taking PrEP if:

    • you're an HIV-negative man having condomless sex with men, and other people who have sex within these networks
    • you have a spouse (or ex-partner) with HIV
    • your partner (or ex-partner) comes from a country with high rates of HIV
    • you have condomless sex with a partner(s) and execute not know their HIV status
    • you're a trans or non-binary person and are regularly having condomless sex
    • you exchange sex for capital, drugs, shelter or another reason
    • you are injecting drugs

    Find out more about who is at risk of getting HIV.

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