With fairly recent advances in modern medicine, preventing HIV has become much more effective than it was in the past. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is one such medicine that is very effective for those at high risk of HIV transmission, especially members of the LGBTQIA+. The FDA first approved the drug back in 2012, after a successful study showed that men who have sex with other men had a 92% lower risk of transmitting HIV when taking PrEP. If taken as prescribed, PrEP is approximately 99% effective at preventing transmission of HIV through anal and vaginal sex.

Further studies and advances have confirmed the efficacy of the drug, and in 2019 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that clinicians offer HIV PrEP medications to patients at high risk of HIV transmission. Nowadays, clinics such as the Healthcare Unity Group (HUG) are helping members of the LGBTIA+ stay protected from HIV with affordable and convenient PrEP gay telemedicine options.

The Benefits of Taking PrEP

HIV PrEP is one of the most effective solution for combating HIV transmission available today. In its modern form, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken as prescribed. For other forms of HIV transmission, such as through needles, PrEP is around 74% effective at combating transmission. Best of all, PrEP is a pill that is easy to take daily and it starts working quickly. Maximum protection for members of the LGBTQIA+ engaging in anal sex is achieved after only about seven days of regular use.

PrEP is also very affordable, with most insurances in the U.S. covering the cost of the medicine. Other programs, such as Ready, Set, PrEP, are available to those who don’t have insurance, but still need financial assistance. At clinics such as the Healthcare Unity Group, patients receive all medical services, at no cost.

When to Consult a Clinic

Anybody at risk of acquiring HIV should consult with a health clinic. By knowing the risk factors of acquiring HIV, you can make the best decisions for your health. By taking preventative actions, you can eliminate nearly all risk of transmission so you can feel comfortable being intimate with your partner.

How Healthcare Unity Group Can Help

The Healthcare Unity Group is a clinic that serves patients by offering convenient and free health services. At HUG, patients can set up an in person or telehealth appointment with a professional to discuss their concerns and discuss HIV PrEP medications options. Most patients who we recommend to take PrEP can get their medication for free and receive it either at their local pharmacy or discreetly through the mail. All medical services at HUG are entirely free, making it a very convenient way for members of the LGBTQIA+ to get the health care that they would not receive otherwise. Contact the professionals at HUG to find out more about setting up an in-office or telehealth appointment today. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic.

Giving Back By Being A Patient

The Healthcare Unity Group is a non-profit organization that provides all medical services for free. By being a patient at HUG, you allow for us to continue our mission and provide essential services for the LGBTQIA+ community and for anyone looking for safe and convenient STI healthcare.