PrEP for women

Why should women take PrEP?

PrEP can be used by anyone worried about the risk of HIV. PrEP is a very effective way to stay HIV negative.

The highest risk of getting HIV is if you don't always use condoms with partners who do not know that they might be HIV positive. Or if a partner is not yet on HIV treatment (ART) or is not always taking their meds. People living with HIV cannot pass on HIV if they have an undetectable viral load on ART.

People living with HIV cannot pass on HIV if they have an undetectable viral load on ART.

Other reasons to consider PrEP

• If you are worried about HIV.
• If condom use is difficult or impossible to negotiate.
• If you have sex for money, or receive gifts for sex.
• If your partner or partners might be at risk of HIV. For example, if your partner has other partners. Or if you or your partner(s) inject drugs and share injecting equipment.

Dosing for women

Please see p15 to 20 for ways women take PrEP.

This includes a new option to start with a double dose for rapid protection, and new information on daily, 2:1:1 and 2:7 dosing.

February 2024