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It outlines how PrEP works by reaching protective levels before and after sex, maintaining coverage, and preventing HIV replication, while condoms address other STIs and contraception prevents pregnancy. The text covers eligibility, who benefits most, typical dosing and regular HIV/STI testing plus kidney function testing, expected side effects, and real-world effectiveness. 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These studies have tested PrEP in‘real world’ situations.  \n In research where PrEP didn’t work, it was usually because participants didn’t or weren’t able to take it as prescribed.  \n Very few people who use PrEP encounter side effects – mostly headaches or feeling sick and this usually goes away over time.  \nPrEP is for HIV negative people who are likely to be exposed to HIV.  \n PrEP can only be used by people who don't already have HIV.  \n Not everyone will want to use PrEP.  \n PrEP will most benefit people who are at high risk of HIV.  \n In the UK this includes people who have sex in networks with higher rates of HIV, like gay and bisexual men and people from some African communities.  \n It might also include people who have less control over their sex lives (including some sex workers) .  \nTaking PrEP involves taking pills (usually daily) and regular HIV & STI tests.  \n Most people who use PrEP take a pill every day.  \n Cis men – who know ahead of when they are going to have sex – can use PrEP for short periods of time around episodes of sex. But, there’s currently not enough research to show if this way of taking PrEP works for women and trans people.  \n It’s important to have regular HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) tests when using PrEP.  \n The only other regular test that is needed is a simple kidney function test.  \nOnce the drug reaches protective levels it stops HIV from staying in your body.  \n It’s important for the person using PrEP to have taken the pills in enough time BEFORE sex, and to continue to take the pills AFTER sex.  \n This ensures that the drug reaches and maintains levels that are sufficient to be protective.  \n PrEP stops the HIV virus from replicating and reproducing inside the body.  \n Continuing to take PrEP after sex maintains protective coverage in the event that some HIV virus remains in the body after sex.  \nPrEP only prevents HIV. Condoms prevent other STIs.  \n PrEP only prevents HIV and not other STIs or pregnancy.  \n Condoms can help prevent some other STIs. Other forms of contraception (like the pill) are needed to prevent pregnancy.  \n Research shows that people who do not already use condoms consistently are the most likely people tobe interested in PrEP.  \n Regular STI testing will be important to help diagnose and treat STIs.  \nPrEP is available in the UK through the NHS, or through clinical trials, or by buying online.  \n In England, PrEP is now available for free from NHS sexual health clinics. Find out more at – [www.prepster.info/prep-nhse](www.prepster.info/prep-nhse)  \n In Scotland, PrEP is currently available for free from NHS sexual health clinics. Find out more at [www.prep.scot](www.prep.scot)  \n In Wales, PrEP is available on a limited basis through the PrEPARED project – [www.friskywales.org/wales-prep-project.html](www.friskywales.org/wales-prep-project.h","cbCaibctrUB1EfMH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibctrUB1EfMH","pdf",1190364,12,"English","# PrEP basics\n## What PrEP is and how it works\n## Who PrEP is for and who may benefit\n# Taking PrEP and monitoring\n## Dosing timing and tests\n## Side effects and effectiveness\n## PrEP vs condoms and other contraception\n# Availability and access in the UK\n## NHS access by nation\n## Buying PrEP online and legal notes","[{\"question\":\"What does PrEP stand for, and what is it used for?\",\"answer\":\"PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is a pill taken to stop HIV from being acquired by a person who is HIV negative but likely to be exposed.\"},{\"question\":\"How should PrEP be taken around sex, and what tests are needed?\",\"answer\":\"PrEP involves taking pills (usually daily) and having regular HIV and STI tests. It should be started in enough time before sex and continued after sex so protective levels are reached and maintained, and a simple kidney function test is also needed.\"},{\"question\":\"Does PrEP replace condoms or contraception?\",\"answer\":\"PrEP only prevents HIV. Condoms prevent other STIs, and other contraception (such as the pill) is needed to prevent pregnancy.\"}]","PrEP: HIV prevention option (UK edition) | PDF",1790513354]