... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... — HIV.gov Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening — U.S. ...
... Food and Drug Administration; Aug. 16, 2018, New England Journal of MedicineCopyright © 2018 All rights reserved. Here are some questions and conversations from myHIVteam:• New Treatment? • How do any of you manage to stay on medication and take them on time? • How is exercising with HIV or while taking ART? ...
New Drug of Last Resort Tackles Resistant HIV
... Food and Drug Administration; Aug. 16, 2018, New England Journal of MedicineCopyright © 2018 All rights reserved. Here are some questions and conversations from myHIVteam:• New Treatment? • How do any of you manage to stay on medication and take them on time? • How is exercising with HIV or while taking ART? ...
... PrEP can provide an additional layer of protection and peace of mind for both you and your partner. A health care provider can help you determine if PrEP is a suitable option for your relationship.Keep in mind that PrEP protects only against HIV, not other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... PrEP can provide an additional layer of protection and peace of mind for both you and your partner. A health care provider can help you determine if PrEP is a suitable option for your relationship.Keep in mind that PrEP protects only against HIV, not other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. ...
... Keep all your appointments with your HIV care team. Get all labs drawn on time. Report any side effects or symptoms to your doctor so they may be addressed promptly. ...
... When people with HIV maintain a consistent undetectable viral load by taking ART, there is considered to be no real risk of infecting an HIV-negative person by having sex, and PrEP may no longer be needed.Keep in mind that if you or your partner had an exposure and received a negative test result, it is still possible to spread the virus if the testing ...
HIV-Negative Facts: Can You Get HIV if You and Your Partner Are Negative?
... When people with HIV maintain a consistent undetectable viral load by taking ART, there is considered to be no real risk of infecting an HIV-negative person by having sex, and PrEP may no longer be needed.Keep in mind that if you or your partner had an exposure and received a negative test result, it is still possible to spread the virus if the testing ...
... “I can’t stand the stigma around this virus. Some use it as an insult,” one myHIVteam member wrote. “The stigma somehow makes it seem so much worse,” another reflected.Leaning on Friends and FamilyNathaniel’s friends and family boost him both in his work as an advocate and as a person living with HIV. ...
How Nathaniel Fights HIV Stigma
... “I can’t stand the stigma around this virus. Some use it as an insult,” one myHIVteam member wrote. “The stigma somehow makes it seem so much worse,” another reflected.Leaning on Friends and FamilyNathaniel’s friends and family boost him both in his work as an advocate and as a person living with HIV. ...
... With the current advances in treatment for HIV, it has become a manageable chronic condition, which can put a person’s mind at ease when going in for testing. Yet, when you hear the words “It’s positive” and “Your positive result has been confirmed,” it’s obviously life-changing. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... With the current advances in treatment for HIV, it has become a manageable chronic condition, which can put a person’s mind at ease when going in for testing. Yet, when you hear the words “It’s positive” and “Your positive result has been confirmed,” it’s obviously life-changing. ...
... Unlike PrEP, which you can take to decrease the risk of getting HIV, PEP is a medical treatment you take if you believe you have already been exposed to the virus. PEP is generally less effective than PrEP, and it must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV to work. ...
Can You Get HIV From Oral Sex? 5 Facts and Safety Tips
... Unlike PrEP, which you can take to decrease the risk of getting HIV, PEP is a medical treatment you take if you believe you have already been exposed to the virus. PEP is generally less effective than PrEP, and it must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV to work. ...
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