&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;How Do I Take PrEP?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Many people associate PrEP with daily use to prevent HIV, but that&amp;rsquo;s not entirely accurate. PrEP offers different dosing methods, allowing for effective HIV prevention without requiring daily intake. The right method for you depends on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How far in advance you plan to have sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How frequently you engage in sex&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The frequency of sexual activity doesn&amp;rsquo;t necessarily determine the best dosing method. This guide will help you explore the available options so you can make an informed decision with your healthcare provider.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;PrEP Dosing Options for HIV Prevention&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There are four recommended dosing options for PrEP. Since PrEP isn&amp;rsquo;t a one-size-fits-all solution, it&amp;rsquo;s essential to understand your choices and consult your doctor. When taken as directed, PrEP can offer up to 99% protection against HIV. Your main options are:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;Daily PrEP&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;A pill taken once daily (recommended for most people).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;On-Demand PrEP&lt;/span&gt;&amp;mdash;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2-1-1 dosing routine taken before and after sex.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily PrEP: A Pill Once a Day&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Daily PrEP is suitable for both anal and vaginal or frontal sex, with a lead-in time of seven days. Taking it at the same time daily helps build a routine, but occasional variations by a few hours won&amp;rsquo;t reduce its effectiveness. To stay consistent, consider pairing it with daily habits, like taking your pill after brushing your teeth. PrEP can be taken with or without food, at any time of day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What If You Forget a Dose?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;One advantage of daily PrEP is its flexibility. Missing an occasional dose doesn&amp;rsquo;t significantly reduce its effectiveness. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, even if it&amp;rsquo;s later in the day. Then return to your regular schedule. However, frequent missed doses can lower its protection, so consistency is key.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;On-Demand PrEP: Taking PrEP as Needed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If your sexual activity is less frequent, on-demand PrEP offers an effective alternative to daily use. Based on the IPERGAY study, this method is as effective as daily PrEP for anal sex but is &lt;strong&gt;not recommended for vaginal or frontal sex&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Use On-Demand PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For condomless sex within the next 24 hours:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Take &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 pills&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 2&amp;ndash;24 hours before sex.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 pill&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 24 hours after the initial dose.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;another pill&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 24 hours later.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you anticipate multiple sexual encounters over a few days, continue taking 1 pill every 24 hours until you&amp;rsquo;ve had two consecutive sex-free days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important Considerations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;On-demand PrEP isn&amp;rsquo;t suitable for individuals with active hepatitis B, as starting and stopping medication may cause viral flare-ups and liver inflammation.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Missing doses can reduce its effectiveness, so adherence to the schedule is crucial.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;By understanding these dosing methods, you can discuss with your doctor which option best fits your lifestyle and health needs. PrEP is a powerful tool for HIV prevention when used correctly, providing flexibility and peace of mind.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Missed PrEP Doses and When to Consider PEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Missing doses of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) can reduce its effectiveness. In certain situations, especially after potential HIV exposure, you may need to take &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/pep&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to lower the risk of acquiring HIV.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEP is a 28-day course of antiretroviral medication&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that must be started within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV. Timely action is critical for its effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Your Only Exposure Was Through Oral Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You do &lt;strong&gt;not need PEP&lt;/strong&gt; if oral sex was your only risk, even if you missed several PrEP doses. The risk of HIV transmission from oral sex alone is extremely low.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily PrEP: Anal and Insertive Vaginal/Frontal Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been more than 7 days since your last PrEP dose:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take 2 PrEP tablets (a double dose) as soon as possible&amp;mdash;ideally within 24 hours, and no later than 72 hours after exposure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume taking 1 tablet daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek an urgent PEP assessment within 72 hours&lt;/strong&gt;, regardless of whether you have PrEP pills on hand.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been 7 days or less:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume daily PrEP immediately.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you don&amp;rsquo;t have access to PrEP, seek urgent assessment for PEP within 72 hours.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily PrEP: Receptive Vaginal/Frontal Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been more than 3 days since your last dose:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take 2 PrEP tablets (double dose) as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of exposure and no later than 72 hours.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Continue with 1 tablet daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek a PEP assessment within 72 hours&lt;/strong&gt;, even if you have resumed PrEP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been 3 days or less:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Restart with 2 tablets (double dose) as soon as possible.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Continue taking 1 tablet daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact your PrEP provider.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you have no medication available, seek a PEP assessment urgently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily PrEP: Sharing Injecting Equipment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been more than 4 days since your last dose:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take 2 PrEP tablets immediately (double dose), ideally within 24 hours and no later than 72 hours.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume 1 tablet daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek an urgent PEP assessment within 72 hours&lt;/strong&gt;, even if you have restarted PrEP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s been 4 days or less:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Restart with 2 tablets.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Continue with 1 tablet daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact your PrEP service or healthcare provider.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Seek a PEP assessment if you cannot access your medication quickly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event-Based Dosing (EBD) for Anal and Insertive Vaginal/Frontal Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you missed the first after-sex dose but it&#39;s been less than 48 hours since exposure&lt;/strong&gt; (and you took at least one dose before sex):&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take the first after-sex dose as soon as possible.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take the second dose 24 hours later to complete the 2-1-1 regimen.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If more than 48 hours have passed since exposure and the after-sex dose was missed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take the first after-sex dose.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek PEP advice immediately, ideally within 24 hours.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you don&amp;rsquo;t have any PrEP medication available, &lt;strong&gt;seek an urgent PEP assessment within 72 hours&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timely medical advice is essential&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;if you&#39;ve missed PrEP doses and had a potential HIV exposure. Always consult with your PrEP provider or local HIV clinic to assess your risk and determine whether PEP is necessary.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;Are Condoms Still Necessary?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;While PrEP offers excellent protection against HIV, it does not prevent other &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/std-sti-treatment-in-bangkok-pattaya-phuket-thailand&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sexually transmitted infections (STIs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; like &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/chlamydia&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/gonorrhea&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;gonorrhea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/syphilis&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. It also doesn&amp;rsquo;t protect against pregnancy. For comprehensive protection, continue using condoms alongside PrEP.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additionally, regular doctor visits every three months are essential for HIV testing and ongoing care while on PrEP.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;Can I Switch Between PrEP Dosing Options?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Yes, you can adjust your PrEP dosing method to fit your changing needs, but there are important considerations to keep in mind:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On-Demand PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is only effective for anal sex and is recommended exclusively for Truvada or its generic equivalents. It should not be used if you&amp;rsquo;re taking Descovy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; works for both anal and vaginal (or frontal) sex, providing safe and effective protection for all users. Both Truvada and Descovy are suitable for daily use.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;For vaginal or frontal sex, taking at least six pills per week is necessary for full protection, as the medication requires more time to become effective compared to anal sex.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Trans people on hormone therapy are advised to stick to daily PrEP, as there isn&amp;rsquo;t enough research to confirm the effectiveness of other dosing methods in this group.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;Do I Have to Take PrEP Forever?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PrEP is a flexible, opt-in treatment, meaning you can start and stop as your circumstances change. While daily consistency is ideal, it&amp;rsquo;s okay to take breaks if necessary. Beyond HIV prevention, PrEP offers peace of mind and reduces stress, benefiting your mental and emotional health as much as your physical well-being.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff9900;&quot;&gt;What Should I Do If I Decide to Stop Taking PrEP?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you decide to stop PrEP&amp;mdash;whether due to a change in your relationship status, financial concerns, or health reasons&amp;mdash;consult your healthcare provider first. They can help you transition safely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff6600;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Steps to Follow:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Continue Taking PrEP for 1 Month:&lt;/strong&gt; Ensure you&amp;rsquo;re protected for at least one month after your last potential HIV exposure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Tested:&lt;/strong&gt; Take an HIV test 4 weeks after stopping PrEP to confirm your HIV-negative status.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consult Your Doctor:&lt;/strong&gt; Your healthcare provider can provide personalized guidance and ensure your health is monitored during the transition.&lt;/li&gt;
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