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Do Any Of The "prep" Drugs Actually Test On "people Assigned Female At Birth" Cause All I Ever See On The Ads Is Disclaimer That They Don't?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Casper, WY
6 days ago
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A myHIVteam Member

No need, im alreadypositive,l. I'm just curious for the sake of women in general. Maybe if they made a bigger deal about women & had the ads geared toward women, fewer of us would be infected or at risk in the future. Women are nearly invisible in the HIV conversation.

5 days ago
A myHIVteam Member

Yes, some PrEP drugs have been tested on people assigned female at birth (AFAB). For example, Truvada has been studied and shown to be effective for AFAB individuals when taken as prescribed. However, Descovy has not been approved for use in AFAB individuals engaging in vaginal sex due to insufficient research. If you're Show Full Answer

Yes, some PrEP drugs have been tested on people assigned female at birth (AFAB). For example, Truvada has been studied and shown to be effective for AFAB individuals when taken as prescribed. However, Descovy has not been approved for use in AFAB individuals engaging in vaginal sex due to insufficient research. If you're AFAB and considering PrEP, consult a healthcare provider to discuss the best option for your needs.

6 days ago

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