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Why love might have found a new protector

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

We all live to protect those we love and for this reason PrEP also known as Pre-exposure prophylaxis – which is a new HIV prevention approach is an additional tool for people to consider in the HIV prevention toolbox since it reduces the risk of becoming infected when a person is exposed to the virus.

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PrEP has shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection through sex and after one comes into contact with sharp objects especially those people who inject drugs.

Before starting the pill, It is very important to make sure you have not been recently infected with HIV in order to avoid increasing your risk of developing drug resistance and limiting your future options for HIV treatment.

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However, it is advisable to note that PrEP does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STI) or pregnancy and neither is it a cure for HIV.

 

 

 

Confessions of a woman who is HIV positive, should she tell her partner or leave him in peace?

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Kevin and Martha have been courting for a few weeks now and since they have not yet graduated to the level of knowing each other in an intimate way…they are now planning to have their status checked.

However, even before they set the perfect day to visit the healthcare center Martha makes a confession that leaves Kevin shocked and confused on what to do.

“I am is HIV Positive” She says as tears run down her cheeks, it gets hard to talk and Kevin is left wondering on what he should do.

Should he leave or pretend that everything is fine – when he already knows his partners status might complicate their relationship despite the love that he already feels for her.

Being a gentleman, he keeps calms and promises to visit a health center with Martha to seek help on what they should do.

Well, they both visit a healthcare provider who advices them on the importance of Kevin using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) a pill that keeps HIV negative people from getting infected. The medication interferes with HIV’s ability to copy itself in somebody’s body after they have been exposed. This prevents it from establishing an infection and making you sick.

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PrEP is an extra HIV prevention option and should be used in combination with condoms. Condoms protect against STIs and unwanted pregnancy when used correctly and consistently.