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Be Strong, Smart & in Control
Safe, effective HIV prevention designed around women's health — with help covering the cost, including for uninsured patients.
Get StartedToo often, women are left out of HIV prevention conversations — even though:
1 in 5
Women account for nearly 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.
Higher risk
HIV disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic cisgender and transgender women.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a safe, effective tool that helps prevent HIV before exposure — especially powerful for women who may be at higher risk.
PrEP empowers you to take control of your sexual health
It's protection you can count on
PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by up to 99% when taken as prescribed.
It's safe through all life stages
PrEP is approved for use with birth control and hormone therapy, and is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Simple-to-use, FDA-approved options
| Medication | Who it's for | How it's used |
|---|---|---|
| Truvada® | Women & others who have receptive vaginal sex; transgender women | Daily oral pill |
| Apretude® | Women & others who have receptive vaginal sex; transgender women | Injection every 2 months |
| Descovy® | Transgender women | Daily oral pill |
| Yeztugo® | Women & others who have receptive vaginal sex; transgender women | Injection every 6 months |
Avenue 360 providers can help you decide which PrEP option best fits your lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Are there different types of PrEP? +
Yes — PrEP comes as pills or shots. Truvada® and Descovy® are daily pills; Apretude® is an injection every 2 months and Yeztugo® is an injection every 6 months. Your provider helps you choose what fits your life.
Do I have to be HIV positive to get PrEP? +
No — the opposite. PrEP is for people who are HIV-negative to help prevent getting HIV.
How long does it take PrEP to work? +
Protection builds over the first 7–21 days of consistent use, depending on the type of PrEP.
What are the side effects of taking PrEP? +
Most people have no or only mild, short-lived side effects. Your care team monitors your health while you're on PrEP.
Do I still need to use condoms? +
PrEP prevents HIV but not other STIs, so condoms are still recommended for STI protection.
What happens if I stop taking it or miss a day? +
Missing doses lowers protection and increases risk. Talk with your provider before stopping or if you miss doses.
How do I start? +
Call (281) 214-2162 or submit a confidential appointment request. We handle screening, prescription, and ongoing support — including help with cost for uninsured patients.
PrEP is power. Let's put it in your hands.
Whether you're curious, cautious, or ready to start your PrEP journey, we're here to help with one of our compassionate providers. Call (281) 214-2162 or request an appointment.
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These materials are free to download and easy to share — because looking out for each other is what women do.
[Downloadable PDFs to be supplied / migrated from the existing PrEP toolkit.]