Question
I’m pregnant, when should I start ART?
5 April 2017. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Starting treatment.
I’m HIV positive. I recently found out that I’m 7weeks pregnant when is it the right time to start ART?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Because you’re pregnant, ideally you should start ART straight away. This is because the sooner you start, the quicker your viral load will do down. Having a viral load that is undetectable when pregnant is very important.
Also, other than being on ART so the risk of transmission is much less, its important to be on ART for your own health.
For more about HIV and pregnancy and starting ART please see here:
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