If you haven’t started treatments yet, speak to your doctor about the current guidelines for starting treatment. At present, medical advice is guiding patients to start earlier than previously.

The booklet ‘HIV Tests and Treatments’ provides detailed information on the HIV treatments that are currently available, as well as some common tests used to monitor the health of people with HIV, and how these tests can be used to help you look after your health, or make decisions about starting HIV treatments. It is available from your AIDS council or PLHIV organisation or the AFAO website.

Any treatment decision needs to be discussed fully with your doctor, taking into account how well your body is managing HIV as well as your ability to incorporate taking treatments into the way you live.