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Post-Exposure
Prophylaxis (PEP)
If you think
you may have been exposed to HIV
due to having unprotected
sex or as a result of a broken condom
during fucking,
or sharing a needle when injecting, there is a treatment available that
may reduce the risk of becoming HIV
positive.
The treatment is known as post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP. It is a combination of at least two, sometimes three, anti-HIV drugs that are used to treat people with HIV infection. It is imperative to start this treatment within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV, as it may reduce the risk of the person becoming infected with HIV. Each hour from exposure to the 72 hour window increases the likelihood of infection. PEP must be started ASAP. PEP should not be used as a prevention method, there is a substantial cost, impact on the body, the best plan is to focus on risk-reduction.
If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV you should contact your doctor or sexual health center as soon as possible and ask about PEP. If it is after hours you should contact your nearest emergency room.