How much will my HRT cost?
Our patient advocates can work with you to get HRT costs as low as possible.
Does Kind Clinic practice an informed consent model for gender-affirming care?
Yes, we do practice an informed consent model. So, no mental health letter is required.
Will PrEP interact with other medication I am on?
In most cases PrEP has not shown to interact with other medications. Talk to your doctor about any other specific medications you are taking.
If I’m not having sex right now, do I still need to take PrEP?
If you feel your risk for HIV has changed recently and it doesn’t make sense for you to take PrEP anymore, then talk to your doctor or our staff about discontinuing PrEP. If you’re just experiencing a temporary “lull” in your sex life lasting less than a month or two and expect to be sexually […]
Once you start using PrEP, do you have to use PrEP forever?
No. We recognize that people go in and out of “seasons of risk,” where there are certain times it makes sense to take PrEP, and then other times where it doesn’t make sense to take PrEP. For example, if you start taking PrEP because you are sexually active with multiple partners who are HIV-positive and […]
How long does it take PrEP to become effective after you start taking it? How long does it take to become protective?
PrEP typically takes 7 to provide full protection for anal sex and 20 days for vagina/front hole sex. It’s important to use condoms during those times to prevent HIV transmission.
How effective at preventing HIV is PrEP?
If taken correctly and consistently, PrEP is 92%–99% effective in reducing your risk for HIV.
I want to take PrEP and I have insurance. Is PrEP covered by my plan?
PrEP is covered by Medicaid and most insurance programs. Co-pay assistance programs are available. Call Kind Clinic at 512-853-9547 for more information about co-pay assistance.
I am a heterosexual woman who is HIV-negative. I want to have a baby with my partner who is HIV-positive. Can PrEP protect my baby and me against HIV?
Yes. PrEP is one of several recommended options available to prevent the transmission of HIV. Talk to your primary care doctor for more information on the options available to you.
Is PrEP a vaccine?
No, PrEP is not a vaccine. A vaccine provides immunity against an illness for a long period of time with no daily upkeep. PrEP is a daily pill that, when taken as prescribed, greatly reduces your risk of getting HIV. PrEP does not provide immunity against HIV; as soon as you stop taking PrEP, you […]
