What follow-up will be necessary while I'm on PrEP?

Regular follow-up is essential to use PrEP safely.

It is a comprehensive prevention program that goes beyond simply taking a medication. Here is what the typical follow-up looks like.

The rhythm: a "check-up" every 3 months

In practice, this means about 4 follow-up appointments per year. Each quarterly follow-up includes:

1. A follow-up consultation

• When: Every 3 months, in person or by phone or with our online platform.
• Why: To review your treatment, discuss your tolerance, answer your questions, and offer you sexual health prevention advice.

2. Regular screenings

• HIV test: Mandatory before each renewal (ideally every 3 months) to confirm your negative status.
• Other STI screenings: Recommended every 3 to 6 months, even without symptoms, to quickly detect and treat any infection.

3. Health monitoring

• For oral PrEP: A blood and/or urine test to check your kidney function is done a few weeks or months after starting, and then about 2 to 4 times a year if everything is normal.

Simple and accessible follow-up

As part of our online clinic, the "consultation" part of this follow-up is done remotely. For the lab work, we send you a requisition so you can get it done at a lab near you. We can help you find a local resource for the tests, if needed.

This regular follow-up is an important commitment, but it allows you to take charge of your overall sexual health, far beyond just preventing HIV.