Already started PrEP?

We can help to make sure you take PrEP safely.

It is important you have a blood test for HIV as soon as possible and be up to date with your vaccinations.

Every three months

• Have an HIV test/STI check
  • The HIV test must be with a laboratory blood test
  • You can usually do this with one of Umbrella’s STI self-sampling kit
• You may need your kidneys checked
  • One of the components of PrEP can affect your kidney function
  • This check may only be necessary once a year, depending on your risk factors

Dos

• Talk to us about the risks you are taking and how you manage your PrEP around these risks
  • We can arrange extra support, particularly with chem sex (sex under the influence of recreational drugs) or if you have other personal issues
• Tell us if your health has changed, or if you start new medications
• Use condoms to reduce the risk of catching STIs such as syphilis and gonorrhoea