Category:HIV

HIV disproportionately affects transgender individuals.

When used correctly, Truvada provides 92%–99% reduction in HIV risk for HIV-negative individuals who take the pills every day as directed. For people taking daily PrEP who engage in anal intercourse, the medication must be taken each day for 7 days to reach the level needed for full protection. For the receptive partner in vaginal intercourse, it takes approximately 20 days of taking the medication consistently to reach the level of full protection. [ https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/prep/faqs.htm ]