{"id":2932,"date":"2022-11-09T06:30:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T06:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/?p=2932"},"modified":"2023-04-05T13:02:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:02:39","slug":"hiv-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/hiv-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Avoid HIV?: 5 Tips To Prevent HIV Transmission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The word HIV is enough to send shivers down anyone\u2019s spine. HIV is incorrectly assumed to be<br>a death-knell by many people. This is also the reason many people try to avoid this seemingly<br>morbid subject altogether, thus missing out on even the important points &#8211; like adopting suitable<br>methods to be cautious against the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent HIV Transmission\" class=\"wp-image-2933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/HIV-prevention-DrSafeHands-2048x1295.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it is much easier to prevent HIV transmission by adopting some simple steps. HIV<br>transmission can be avoided effectively even if your partner is HIV positive or if you\u2019ve had a<br>risky encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Tips To Prevent HIV Transmission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Protection While Having Sex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"Use Protection While Having Sex\" class=\"wp-image-2934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/condom-2048x1295.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>HIV spreads by the exchange of bodily fluids between two people. This could be semen, blood,<br>pre-seminal fluids, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While having sex, it is important to use a barrier method like condoms which can restrict this<br>fluid-exchange and thereby, considerably, bring down the chance of contracting HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit The Number Of Sexual Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A person can have HIV for many years without experiencing symptoms. In these cases, HIV<br>continues to slowly affect the immune system of a person without causing any external<br>symptoms. If you happen to have unprotected sex with such an individual, you could contract<br>the virus and neither party would be aware.<br>Therefore, it is safer to have sexual intercourse with only those people whom you know well and<br>trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test &amp; Treat Yourself For STDs \/ STIs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" data-id=\"2935\" src=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"Test for STDs\" class=\"wp-image-2935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/health-cross-sign-2048x1295.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easier to contract HIV if you already have an STD. For example, if an STD causes sores in<br>your body, then the break in your skin provides a way for the HIV virus to make its way into your<br>body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is imperative to test yourself regularly for STDs and get them treated at the earliest, if<br>required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Share Needles\/Syringes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, HIV spreads through the exchange of bodily fluids. One must NEVER<br>apply, and used needles\/syringes to avoid risks of HIV transmission.<br>Sharing needles\/ syringes are often seen in people addicted to IV drugs. Avoiding IV drugs goes<br>a long way in preventing HIV transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult with your Doctor for PrEP &amp; PEP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" data-id=\"2936\" src=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"Consult for PrEP and PEP\" class=\"wp-image-2936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drsafehands.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pep-and-PrEp--2048x1295.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you are at risk to contract HIV, then consult with your medical practitioner and ask<br>them about PrEP.<br>PrEP for HIV means Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and involves medication to be taken on a<br>regular basis by at-risk people to avoid HIV infection. You\u2019re at risk if your partner is HIV<br>positive, if you regularly have unprotected sex with multiple partners or if you share needles\/<br>syringes with at-risk or infected people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you have had a high-risk exposure, you may consult your healthcare provider for PEP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PEP for HIV means Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and involves medication to be taken after a<br>risky exposure to prevent infection with HIV. This is a medication that needs to be taken within<br>72 hours of a potentially risky exposure wherein your partner is HIV positive or their status is not<br>known while they are at high risk for being HIV positive.<br>If you had an exposure with such a person and your condom broke or if you had unprotected<br>sex or came in direct contact of the body fluids of your partner on abraded skin or mucous<br>membranes, PEP may be required.<br>PEP is also recommended in cases of sexual assault, cases of sharing needles\/syringes, and in<br>healthcare settings where a healthcare worker gets exposed with a sharp instrument\/needle and<br>sustains cuts or injuries, with an infected source or where the source cannot be verified.<br>With modern advancements in the medical field, it is possible to be better prepared against HIV<br>and take effective steps to keep the virus at bay.<br>DrSafeHands provides confidential testing, counseling, and treatment for a number of sexual<br>ailments and mental health issues across the country. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/drsafehands.com\">DrSafeHands.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;This website may contain general information relating to various medical conditions and their treatment. Such information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals. Readers should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. Readers should always consult with a doctor or other healthcare professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word HIV is enough to send shivers down anyone\u2019s spine. HIV is incorrectly assumed to bea death-knell by many people. 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