Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is one of few HIV prevention methods that adolescent girls and young women (ages 15-24, known collectively as ‘young women’) can use and control by themselves. But current evidence suggests PrEP uptake and adherence among this group is mixed, ranging from 29–76%. The influence male partners have on young women’s decision-making is well documented. As PrEP…
Finding out you have HIV can be a shock. It’s likely you will have a lot of questions and you may be dealing with difficult feelings. Remember that an HIV diagnosis doesn’t have to stop you living a full and healthy life. With the right treatment and care, you can expect to live just as long as someone who…
Genital herpes is one of the most common co-infections for people living with HIV and can be a more serious condition if you’re HIV positive – meaning that outbreaks may last longer and blisters can be more severe. If you’re having recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes, you should have an HIV test, as this may be a sign…
How is HIV transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy? A pregnant woman living with HIV can pass on the virus to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth and through breastfeeding. If you are a woman living with HIV, taking antiretroviral treatment correctly during pregnancy and breastfeeding can virtually eliminate the risk of passing on the…