Female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV - Aidsmap
WEBKey points. The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is extremely rare, with only a handful of reported cases. HIV-positive women who identify as lesbian may have acquired HIV through injecting drug use or sex with men. Transmission is possible through sharing of sex toys and exposure to blood during sex.
On-demand PrEP is highly effective, but some may find it confusing
WEBJul 8, 2020 · On-demand PrEP is also known as event-based PrEP or PrEP 2-1-1. It involves taking two tablets 2 to 24 hours before engaging in sex, taking a single tablet 24 hours after the first two, and another tablet 24 hours after that. On-demand PrEP using daily Truvada was shown to be highly effective for gay and bisexual men in the French …
How likely is mother-to-child transmission of HIV? - Aidsmap
WEBTransmission from pregnant women with diagnosed HIV has fallen to 0.3% and 0.2% in the UK and France respectively. In 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa surveyed in 2019, the transmission rate varied between 2 and 25%. The countries with the best figures were Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa and Namibia (all below 5%).
The stages of HIV infection - Aidsmap
WEBThe most commonly experienced symptoms are fever, swollen glands, muscle aches and tiredness. The severity of symptoms at this stage can vary considerably between people – they can be so mild as to go unnoticed, or so severe that admission to hospital is needed. They usually go away within two to three weeks.
What draws gay men to slamming: the rush, pleasure or kinship?
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Gay and bisexual men living in the Netherlands reported intense rush, less sexual inhibition, pleasure and kinship among the perceived benefits of slamming in a master thesis titled ‘Meth, Sex, Health and Pleasure’ from Utrecht University. Slamming is the intravenous injection of crystal methamphetamine (also known as crystal meth, tina …
CD4 cell counts - Aidsmap
WEBYour CD4 cell count gives you an indication of the health of your immune system – your body’s natural defence system against pathogens, infections and illnesses. CD4 cells are sometimes also called T-cells, T-lymphocytes, or helper cells. Your CD4 cell count is the number of blood cells in a cubic millimetre of blood (a very small blood ...
How to get PrEP in the UK - Aidsmap
WEBPrivate prescriptions in the UK. It’s also possible to obtain generic PrEP through a UK-based online pharmacy or private clinic, such as Superdrug, Doctor 4 U or Same Day Doctor. You will need to complete a medical questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a doctor, before buying PrEP.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate - Aidsmap
WEBTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a medication used to treat HIV. It is taken in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. There are two versions of tenofovir. The older version (TDF) was originally marketed as Viread. Generic versions of TDF are now also available. The usual adult dose of TDF is one 245mg tablet per day.
WEBNucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) Emtricitabine 200mg capsule 1 Common: Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, raised liver enzyme, amylase or creatine kinase levels, raised blood sugar and triglyceride levels, rash, itching, skin darkening, insomnia, abnormal dreams
Yes, the same life expectancy as HIV-negative people, but far …
WEBMar 13, 2020 · Whereas in the year 2000 people with HIV were, on average, expected to live 22 fewer years than HIV-negative people in the cohort, by 2016 this had narrowed to nine fewer years. More news from United States. Specifically, by the end of the study, a 21 year old with HIV was predicted to live to the age of 77, whereas a 21 year old without …