WHAT TO EXPECT

• Questions regarding your sexual history.

• Discussing the risks & benefits of PrEP.

• Discussing potential side effects.

• Discussing how Truvada (or generic Truvada) works.

• Discussions regarding your ability & the importance of adhering to PrEP correctly.

• A request to undergo a conventional HIV test to ensure you are HIV negative.

• A request to undergo other sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.

• Testing of kidney function.

• Doctor discussing Hepatitis B (HBV) immunity.

• The possibility that your doctor may recommend alternative risk reduction strategies & not PrEP.

• Discussing any questions you may have.

What to expect once first seeing your doctor about PrEP?

• An appointment to see your doctor 2 weeks after commencing treatment.

• Visiting your doctor every three months.

• Regular monitoring of kidney function and liver enzymes.

• Testing for HIV every 3 months.

• Testing for other STIs every 3 months.

• Immediate treatment of any STIs.

• Returning to your doctor every 3 months for your next PrEP prescription.

What to expect after commencing PrEP?