Understanding how HIV is transmitted is an important step in prevention. Talk with your doctor about how HIV is transmitted and what you can do to prevent infecting others. Each time you visit your doctor, discuss your high-risk behaviors, such as unprotected sex and needle sharing.
You may feel reluctant to talk with your doctor about your high-risk behaviors. It can be difficult to change behaviors, even when you want to. However, it is important to be honest with your doctor about risky activities. You and your doctor can then discuss ways to minimize the risk of infecting others.
If you are a woman, you and your doctor should discuss ways to prevent pregnancy. If you want to become pregnant, you and your doctor can talk about what you should do to prevent transmitting HIV to your baby.
For more information visit the following links:
Understanding HIV Prevention
Testing HIV Positive - Do I Have AIDS?
HIV and Pregnancy Fact Sheet
