Question
Will PEP work after I finish the course?
17 January 2023. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, PrEP.
Hello, I have been on PEP for 31 days but after 16 days I had unprotected sex. Is PEP still in my body to protect me or I should start taking it again?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
PEP is only effective for the duration of the course. As you have had a second exposure after finishing your course, PEP is no longer active in your body and you will require a second course.
Was this exposure high risk? In most instances PEP is not required when it is a low risk exposure. You can work out your risk here.
Have you considered PrEP? This is a medication you can take daily or as-and-when for protection. It means you are protected before exposure and you will not need to take PEP if there is a risk.
Please see this link for more information about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/
Josh.