#AskTheHIVDoc: HRT on PrEP

Dr. Demetre offers guidance for starting hormone therapy when on PrEP (or vice versa). The second installment of #AskTheHIVDoc, the popular Greater Than HIV Youtube series in which top HIV doctors answer your questions. This series is "All about PrEP". PrEP is for people who do not have HIV and want added protection. It is available by prescription as a daily pill or long acting injectable. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV. For more info about PrEP visit: https://www.greaterthan.org/prep These videos are provided for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Facebook:   / greaterthanhiv   YouTube:    / @greaterthanhiv   Twitter:   / greaterthanhiv   Instagram:   / greaterthanhiv   TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Demetre: I’m about to start taking hormones for my transition, can I stay on PreP? Dr. David: Got questions about PrEP? #AskTheHIVDoc has all the answers. Dr. Demetre: From the perspective of drugs, there’s no interaction between PrEP, estrogen, or testosterone. There’s no reason to stop PrEP. On the other hand, there’s a really good reason to stay on it. If you’re taking testosterone or estrogen, it can make you maybe want to have more sex. So what a great reason to stay on PrEP. It will protect you regardless of what’s happening, so while you’re doing your transition, while you’re starting your hormones, PrEP is a really good idea to protect you from HIV. Also, remember, if you’re doing hormones, use hormones that only come from your physician or other provider. If you’re using hormones from another provider, make sure that you have clean syringes. It’s not all about sex. It’s also about making sure that you don’t, you inject safely if you’re using needles that aren’t from your doctor.