💊 U = U - Safe despite HIV: No virus transmission with successful therapy.
🧬 HIV therapy After just a few weeks, the virus may no longer be detectable.
❤️ Live & love without fear: Therapy protects you and your partner during sex.
🏥 Healthy & self-determined: Simple daily treatment, high efficacy, rare side effects.
What does „protection through HIV therapy“ mean?
„Protection through therapy“ means that anyone living with HIV and regularly taking medication can Do not pass on. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces the amount of virus in the blood to such an extent that it can be analysed in the laboratory. no longer detectable is.
This is the principle of „U = U“ (undetectable = untransmittable) - so: not detectable = not transferable.
For you, this means that you can have sex, have relationships and enjoy closeness without fear of transmission.
How does „U = U“ work?
„U = U“ is scientifically proven. HIV medication blocks the replication of the virus in the body. If the viral load is below the detection limit, HIV can be transmitted during sex - whether anal, vaginal or oral. can no longer be transferred.
It is important that your therapy take regularly and Regular check-ups do. This will keep your viral load at a stable low level and ensure lasting protection.
HIV therapy: procedure and effect
The HIV therapy (ART) consists of a combination of different drugs that stop the virus from replicating. In most cases one tablet per day, to keep the virus under control. After just a few weeks, the viral load can fall to such an extent that it can be no longer detectable is.
What modern HIV therapy makes possible today:
- Usually very well tolerated and with few side effects
- Simple, often only once daily intake
- Long-term protection for you and your partner
- Normal life expectancy and high quality of life
The therapy not only protects you, but also others - this is called „TasP“ (Treatment as Prevention). This means that effective HIV treatment is also an important part of prevention and is clearly scientifically proven.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about HIV protection through therapy
Very safe! Numerous studies show: If the viral load is below the detection limit No transmission of HIV possible. This applies to all sex practices - anal, vaginal or oral.
HIV treatment protects you from HIV. However, condoms are still important to protect yourself and others from other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to protect.
Forgetting once is no drama. The important thing is to take the medication as regularly as possible so that the protection is maintained. If you often forget something, talk to your doctor about reminder strategies or alternatives.
No, a cure is currently not possible. But the HIV drugs keep the virus permanently in check and prevent it from being transmitted. This keeps you healthy and infection-free.
In most cases, the viral load No longer detectable after a few weeks. Your treatment team will check this regularly with blood tests.
The HIV therapy is aimed at people who are already HIV-positive. The PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is intended for HIV-negative people to protect themselves from infection. Both strategies are important parts of HIV prevention.
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