&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;77&quot; data-end=&quot;155&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;79&quot; data-end=&quot;155&quot;&gt;How to Take PrEP: A Complete Guide to Daily and On-Demand HIV Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;157&quot; data-end=&quot;177&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;160&quot; data-end=&quot;177&quot;&gt;What is PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;178&quot; data-end=&quot;458&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-prep&quot;&gt;PrEP, or &lt;em data-start=&quot;187&quot; data-end=&quot;213&quot;&gt;pre-exposure prophylaxis&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, is a preventive medication regimen for individuals who are HIV-negative but at higher risk of acquiring &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-basics&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; through sexual activity or injection drug use. When taken consistently, PrEP is up to &lt;strong data-start=&quot;409&quot; data-end=&quot;426&quot;&gt;99% effective&lt;/strong&gt; in preventing HIV transmission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;460&quot; data-end=&quot;634&quot;&gt;It works by preventing the virus from establishing infection in the body. However, this high level of protection only works &lt;strong data-start=&quot;584&quot; data-end=&quot;634&quot;&gt;when PrEP is taken correctly and consistently.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;460&quot; data-end=&quot;634&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;641&quot; data-end=&quot;689&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;644&quot; data-end=&quot;689&quot;&gt;Getting Started with PrEP at PULSE CLINIC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;691&quot; data-end=&quot;719&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;697&quot; data-end=&quot;719&quot;&gt;Pre-PrEP Checklist&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;720&quot; data-end=&quot;788&quot;&gt;Before you begin PrEP at PULSE CLINIC, here&amp;rsquo;s what you need to know:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;892&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;824&quot;&gt;Already have a prescription?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;824&quot; data-end=&quot;827&quot; /&gt;Bring your current prescription to PULSE to purchase your PrEP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;896&quot; data-end=&quot;1028&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;896&quot; data-end=&quot;920&quot;&gt;No prescription yet?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;920&quot; data-end=&quot;923&quot; /&gt;No problem! If you have health check-up results from the past 3 months, we can issue a 12-month supply.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1032&quot; data-end=&quot;1206&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1032&quot; data-end=&quot;1055&quot;&gt;No recent check-up?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1055&quot; data-end=&quot;1058&quot; /&gt;You can get tested at PULSE Clinic. After your tests, we can provide PrEP either as a full supply or in monthly quantities with optional delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1213&quot; data-end=&quot;1255&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1216&quot; data-end=&quot;1255&quot;&gt;How to Take PrEP for HIV Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1257&quot; data-end=&quot;1324&quot;&gt;There are &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1267&quot; data-end=&quot;1286&quot;&gt;three main ways&lt;/strong&gt; to take PrEP. Your choice depends on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1328&quot; data-end=&quot;1352&quot;&gt;How often you have sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1355&quot; data-end=&quot;1407&quot;&gt;Whether you can plan sexual activity ahead of time&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1410&quot; data-end=&quot;1504&quot;&gt;Your gender and biological sex (as absorption rates differ between rectal and vaginal tissues)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1506&quot; data-end=&quot;1722&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/PrEP%20on%20demand%20new.png&quot; width=&quot;764&quot; height=&quot;382&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1506&quot; data-end=&quot;1722&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1729&quot; data-end=&quot;1758&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1732&quot; data-end=&quot;1758&quot;&gt;PrEP Methods Explained&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1760&quot; data-end=&quot;1800&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1767&quot; data-end=&quot;1798&quot;&gt;1. Daily PrEP (PROUD Study)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1801&quot; data-end=&quot;1881&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1801&quot; data-end=&quot;1814&quot;&gt;Best for:&lt;/strong&gt; Anyone having sex regularly &amp;mdash; regardless of gender or orientation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1885&quot; data-end=&quot;1947&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1885&quot; data-end=&quot;1900&quot;&gt;Medication:&lt;/strong&gt; Truvada or Descovy (prescribed by your doctor)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1950&quot; data-end=&quot;2076&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1950&quot; data-end=&quot;1963&quot;&gt;Start-up:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 1 pill daily for &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1986&quot; data-end=&quot;1996&quot;&gt;7 days&lt;/strong&gt; before engaging in condomless sex to allow the drug to reach protective levels.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2079&quot; data-end=&quot;2236&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2079&quot; data-end=&quot;2091&quot;&gt;Routine:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 1 pill at the same time every day (with or without food). Occasional missed doses are okay, but daily adherence ensures maximum protection.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2239&quot; data-end=&quot;2327&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2239&quot; data-end=&quot;2257&quot;&gt;Effectiveness:&lt;/strong&gt; 99% HIV protection for receptive anal and vaginal sex if taken daily.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2330&quot; data-end=&quot;2436&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2330&quot; data-end=&quot;2344&quot;&gt;Side Note:&lt;/strong&gt; Descovy is &lt;em data-start=&quot;2356&quot; data-end=&quot;2361&quot;&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; approved for receptive vaginal sex; Truvada is recommended in those cases.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2443&quot; data-end=&quot;2504&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2450&quot; data-end=&quot;2502&quot;&gt;2. On-Demand PrEP (2-1-1 Method - IPERGAY Study)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2505&quot; data-end=&quot;2720&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2505&quot; data-end=&quot;2518&quot;&gt;Best for:&lt;/strong&gt; Men who have sex with men (MSM) who have sex less frequently and can plan ahead.&lt;br data-start=&quot;2599&quot; data-end=&quot;2602&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2602&quot; data-end=&quot;2621&quot;&gt;Not recommended&lt;/strong&gt; for people assigned female at birth (AFAB) due to lower protective drug levels in vaginal tissues.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2724&quot; data-end=&quot;2763&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2724&quot; data-end=&quot;2739&quot;&gt;Medication:&lt;/strong&gt; Only works with Truvada&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2766&quot; data-end=&quot;2779&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2766&quot; data-end=&quot;2779&quot;&gt;Schedule:&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2784&quot; data-end=&quot;2836&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2784&quot; data-end=&quot;2799&quot;&gt;Before sex:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 2 pills (2&amp;ndash;24 hours before sex)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2841&quot; data-end=&quot;2897&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2841&quot; data-end=&quot;2855&quot;&gt;After sex:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 1 pill 24 hours after the first dose&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2902&quot; data-end=&quot;2957&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2902&quot; data-end=&quot;2915&quot;&gt;Next day:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 1 pill 48 hours after the first dose&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2960&quot; data-end=&quot;3080&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2960&quot; data-end=&quot;3005&quot;&gt;During extended sex (e.g. multiple days):&lt;/strong&gt; Continue taking 1 pill every 24 hours until you&#39;ve had 2 days with no sex.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3083&quot; data-end=&quot;3154&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3083&quot; data-end=&quot;3101&quot;&gt;Effectiveness:&lt;/strong&gt; Highly protective for anal sex when taken correctly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3156&quot; data-end=&quot;3181&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em data-start=&quot;3159&quot; data-end=&quot;3176&quot;&gt;Not recommended&lt;/em&gt; for:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3184&quot; data-end=&quot;3195&quot;&gt;Vaginal sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3198&quot; data-end=&quot;3213&quot;&gt;Spontaneous sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3216&quot; data-end=&quot;3281&quot;&gt;People engaging in &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3235&quot; data-end=&quot;3246&quot;&gt;chemsex&lt;/strong&gt;, due to high rates of missed doses&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3288&quot; data-end=&quot;3332&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3295&quot; data-end=&quot;3330&quot;&gt;3. Seasonal PrEP (PrEP Holiday)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3333&quot; data-end=&quot;3437&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3333&quot; data-end=&quot;3346&quot;&gt;Best for:&lt;/strong&gt; People who travel, attend festivals, or have planned high-risk periods of sexual activity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3441&quot; data-end=&quot;3457&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3441&quot; data-end=&quot;3457&quot;&gt;When to Use:&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3462&quot; data-end=&quot;3534&quot;&gt;Traveling to high HIV-prevalence countries (e.g. Thailand, South Africa)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3539&quot; data-end=&quot;3603&quot;&gt;During events with increased partner count (e.g. Pride, cruises)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3608&quot; data-end=&quot;3668&quot;&gt;If condom use may be inconsistent (e.g. under the influence)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3671&quot; data-end=&quot;3687&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3671&quot; data-end=&quot;3687&quot;&gt;How to Take:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3692&quot; data-end=&quot;3784&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3692&quot; data-end=&quot;3717&quot;&gt;Before travel/events:&lt;/strong&gt; Take 1 pill daily for at least &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3749&quot; data-end=&quot;3759&quot;&gt;7 days&lt;/strong&gt; prior to unprotected sex
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3789&quot; data-end=&quot;3822&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3789&quot; data-end=&quot;3800&quot;&gt;During:&lt;/strong&gt; Continue 1 pill daily&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3827&quot; data-end=&quot;3898&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3827&quot; data-end=&quot;3837&quot;&gt;After:&lt;/strong&gt; Continue daily for &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3857&quot; data-end=&quot;3867&quot;&gt;7 days&lt;/strong&gt; after the last unprotected sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3900&quot; data-end=&quot;3995&quot;&gt;This method offers flexible, short-term HIV protection during &quot;high-risk seasons&quot; of your life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3900&quot; data-end=&quot;3995&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4002&quot; data-end=&quot;4034&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4005&quot; data-end=&quot;4034&quot;&gt;Who Should Consider PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4036&quot; data-end=&quot;4069&quot;&gt;You may benefit from PrEP if you:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4072&quot; data-end=&quot;4143&quot;&gt;Have an HIV-positive partner not on treatment or not virally suppressed&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4146&quot; data-end=&quot;4205&quot;&gt;Have multiple sexual partners without consistent condom use&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4208&quot; data-end=&quot;4229&quot;&gt;Have had a recent STI&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4232&quot; data-end=&quot;4283&quot;&gt;Engage in chemsex or inject drugs and share needles&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready to Start PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV prevention is easier than ever.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take control of your sexual health today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;44&quot; data-end=&quot;71&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;49&quot; data-end=&quot;71&quot;&gt;What PrEP Medications Are Available in Hong Kong?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;44&quot; data-end=&quot;71&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;49&quot; data-end=&quot;71&quot;&gt;Approved Oral PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;77&quot; data-end=&quot;98&quot;&gt;Truvada (FTC/TDF)&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;103&quot; data-end=&quot;142&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;The original brand-name PrEP containing emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;145&quot; data-end=&quot;223&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Available through private clinics and hospitals in Hong Kong.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;226&quot; data-end=&quot;302&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Generic equivalents are legally available, such as &lt;strong data-start=&quot;51&quot; data-end=&quot;62&quot;&gt;Teno‑EM&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;64&quot; data-end=&quot;78&quot;&gt;Ricovir EM&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;80&quot; data-end=&quot;93&quot;&gt;Tenvir EM&lt;/strong&gt;, and others.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;308&quot; data-end=&quot;329&quot;&gt;Descovy (FTC/TAF)&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;334&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;A newer, bone- and kidney-friendlier formulation containing tenofovir alafenamide.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;376&quot; data-end=&quot;454&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Brand-name &lt;strong data-start=&quot;11&quot; data-end=&quot;22&quot;&gt;Descovy&lt;/strong&gt; is available in Hong Kong private clinics.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;457&quot; data-end=&quot;535&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Generic versions&amp;mdash;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;17&quot; data-end=&quot;29&quot;&gt;Taficita&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;31&quot; data-end=&quot;44&quot;&gt;Tafero EM&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;46&quot; data-end=&quot;58&quot;&gt;Alafevir&lt;/strong&gt;, etc.&amp;mdash;are imported by some providers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;542&quot; data-end=&quot;567&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;548&quot; data-end=&quot;567&quot;&gt;Injectable PrEP:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;573&quot; data-end=&quot;609&quot;&gt;Cabotegravir (Vocabria/Apretude)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;614&quot; data-end=&quot;655&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Approved intramuscular injection given every 8 weeks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;658&quot; data-end=&quot;740&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Marketed in Hong Kong as &lt;strong data-start=&quot;25&quot; data-end=&quot;37&quot;&gt;Vocabria&lt;/strong&gt; for PrEP&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hivtest.gov.hk/en/hiv_prevention_and_condom_use/PrEP.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;743&quot; data-end=&quot;823&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out&quot;&gt;Suitable for cisgender men, transgender women, and also cisgender women at risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;830&quot; data-end=&quot;854&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview Table&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;div tabindex=&quot;-1&quot;&gt;
&lt;table style=&quot;width: 809px;&quot; data-start=&quot;856&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;
&lt;thead data-start=&quot;856&quot; data-end=&quot;959&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;856&quot; data-end=&quot;959&quot;&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 119px;&quot; data-start=&quot;856&quot; data-end=&quot;869&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Medication&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 211px;&quot; data-start=&quot;869&quot; data-end=&quot;888&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Type&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 334px;&quot; data-start=&quot;888&quot; data-end=&quot;932&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Brand &amp;amp; Generics&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 177px;&quot; data-start=&quot;932&quot; data-end=&quot;959&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Route &amp;amp; Frequency&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody data-start=&quot;1063&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;1063&quot; data-end=&quot;1192&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 119px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1063&quot; data-end=&quot;1075&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Truvada&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 211px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1075&quot; data-end=&quot;1094&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Oral daily&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 334px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1094&quot; data-end=&quot;1137&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Truvada, Teno‑EM, Ricovir EM, Tenvir EM&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 177px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;1137&quot; data-end=&quot;1192&quot;&gt;1 pill/day&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;1193&quot; data-end=&quot;1322&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 119px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1193&quot; data-end=&quot;1205&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Descovy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 211px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1205&quot; data-end=&quot;1224&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Oral daily&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 334px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1224&quot; data-end=&quot;1267&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Descovy, Taficita, Tafero EM, Alafevir&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 177px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;1267&quot; data-end=&quot;1322&quot;&gt;1 pill/day&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;1323&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 119px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1323&quot; data-end=&quot;1338&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cabotegravir&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 211px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1338&quot; data-end=&quot;1361&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Injectable bimonthly&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 334px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1361&quot; data-end=&quot;1396&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Vocabria/Apretude&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 177px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;1396&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;Injection every 8 weeks&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4290&quot; data-end=&quot;4334&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4293&quot; data-end=&quot;4334&quot;&gt;Is PrEP Effective After HIV Exposure?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4335&quot; data-end=&quot;4389&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4335&quot; data-end=&quot;4341&quot;&gt;No&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; PrEP is &lt;em data-start=&quot;4352&quot; data-end=&quot;4357&quot;&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; a treatment after HIV exposure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4391&quot; data-end=&quot;4580&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve recently been exposed to HIV (within the past 72 hours), ask your doctor about &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-pep&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4480&quot; data-end=&quot;4515&quot;&gt;Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;mdash; a 28-day emergency treatment that must be started immediately.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4391&quot; data-end=&quot;4580&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4587&quot; data-end=&quot;4620&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4590&quot; data-end=&quot;4620&quot;&gt;PrEP Safety &amp;amp; Side Effects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4621&quot; data-end=&quot;4672&quot;&gt;PrEP is generally very safe. Some users experience:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4675&quot; data-end=&quot;4703&quot;&gt;Mild nausea or upset stomach&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4706&quot; data-end=&quot;4727&quot;&gt;Headache or dizziness&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4729&quot; data-end=&quot;4861&quot;&gt;These symptoms often improve within a few weeks. Rarely, kidney or liver issues may occur, so regular blood monitoring is important.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4868&quot; data-end=&quot;4908&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4871&quot; data-end=&quot;4908&quot;&gt;Your PrEP Journey at PULSE Clinic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;4910&quot; data-end=&quot;4947&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4917&quot; data-end=&quot;4947&quot;&gt;Step 1: First Consultation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4948&quot; data-end=&quot;5038&quot;&gt;Meet with a doctor who specializes in sexual health to determine if PrEP is right for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5042&quot; data-end=&quot;5050&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;HIV test&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5053&quot; data-end=&quot;5066&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STI screening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5069&quot; data-end=&quot;5100&quot;&gt;Kidney and liver function tests&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5103&quot; data-end=&quot;5127&quot;&gt;Sexual health counseling&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;5129&quot; data-end=&quot;5162&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5136&quot; data-end=&quot;5162&quot;&gt;Step 2: Follow-Up Care&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5165&quot; data-end=&quot;5214&quot;&gt;Routine HIV and STI screening every 3 to 6 months&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5217&quot; data-end=&quot;5255&quot;&gt;Monitoring for medication side effects&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5258&quot; data-end=&quot;5298&quot;&gt;Prescription renewal and ongoing support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5301&quot; data-end=&quot;5342&quot;&gt;Assessment of whether you still need PrEP&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5349&quot; data-end=&quot;5393&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5352&quot; data-end=&quot;5393&quot;&gt;Does PrEP Protect Against Other STIs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5394&quot; data-end=&quot;5433&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5394&quot; data-end=&quot;5401&quot;&gt;No.&lt;/strong&gt; PrEP only protects against HIV.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5435&quot; data-end=&quot;5552&quot;&gt;To reduce your risk of &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/stis-in-hong-kong&quot;&gt;STIs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; like &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;gonorrhea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/syphilis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, continue using condoms and get tested regularly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5435&quot; data-end=&quot;5552&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5559&quot; data-end=&quot;5590&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5562&quot; data-end=&quot;5590&quot;&gt;Stopping or Pausing PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5591&quot; data-end=&quot;5618&quot;&gt;If you decide to stop PrEP:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5621&quot; data-end=&quot;5661&quot;&gt;Get tested for &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hepatitis-b&quot;&gt;Hepatitis B&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; first&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5664&quot; data-end=&quot;5725&quot;&gt;Speak with your doctor about re-starting if your risk resumes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5727&quot; data-end=&quot;5801&quot;&gt;Remember, it&amp;rsquo;s better to stay protected than to stop and start frequently.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5727&quot; data-end=&quot;5801&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5808&quot; data-end=&quot;5832&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5811&quot; data-end=&quot;5832&quot;&gt;Where to Get PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5834&quot; data-end=&quot;5884&quot;&gt;PULSE CLINIC offers a full suite of PrEP services:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5888&quot; data-end=&quot;5922&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;In-person consultation and testing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5925&quot; data-end=&quot;5952&quot;&gt;Online prescription refills&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5955&quot; data-end=&quot;5995&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/med-delivery&quot;&gt;Local and international delivery options&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5998&quot; data-end=&quot;6031&quot;&gt;Confidential, non-judgmental care&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5998&quot; data-end=&quot;6031&quot;&gt;Available in: Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, and more&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;6276&quot; data-end=&quot;6305&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;6279&quot; data-end=&quot;6305&quot;&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s End HIV Together&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6306&quot; data-end=&quot;6562&quot;&gt;Since 2015, PULSE CLINIC has helped thousands protect themselves from HIV with accessible, affordable, and reliable PrEP services. Whether you&#39;re new to PrEP or just need a refill, our team is here for you &amp;mdash; privately, professionally, and without judgment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6564&quot; data-end=&quot;6641&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;6564&quot; data-end=&quot;6641&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book an Appointment Now or Get PrEP Delivered to Your Door&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;6612&quot; data-end=&quot;6641&quot;&gt;Live freely. Love safely.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6564&quot; data-end=&quot;6641&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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