&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview of PrEP for Women in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Did you know that in Malaysia&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/07/young-adults-majority-of-new-hiv-cases-in-malaysia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;women account for about 10% of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; each year? While men still make up the majority of cases, the number of women affected is rising, especially among younger women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;HIV remains a significant health concern, but there are effective ways to protect yourself. &lt;strong&gt;F&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;or many women, prevention can feel challenging&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; especially if you are in a new relationship, unsure of a partner&amp;rsquo;s HIV status, or want more control over your health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;One option available today is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, also known as the &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV prevention pill&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. PrEP is taken daily and has been shown in studies to &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;lower the risk of HIV from sex by more than 99%&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;when used consistently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PrEP, short for &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;pre-exposure prophylaxis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, is a medicine taken &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; possible exposure to HIV. The word &amp;ldquo;prophylaxis&amp;rdquo; means prevention.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;The pill contains two medicines, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine (TDF/FTC)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, which are also used in &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/hiv-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. When taken every day, these medicines act as a barrier inside the body, stopping HIV from multiplying if it enters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why PrEP Matters for Women in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Women may consider PrEP if they are at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/hiv-symptoms&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;higher risk of HIV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This includes situations such as:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Having a partner living with HIV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Inconsistent or no condom use.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Multiple sexual partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;A history of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/std-clinic-in-malaysia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted infection (STI)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Planning pregnancy or already pregnant but at risk of HIV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP gives women a prevention method they can manage themselves, without depending on a partner.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Which PrEP is Commonly Used for Women in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;In Malaysia, the most common option is the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;daily oral PrEP pill&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, which is taken once a day. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Does PrEP Work to Prevent HIV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PrEP builds protective levels of medicine in the blood and vaginal tissues. If HIV enters, these medicines stop the virus from making copies of itself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Daily use provides the strongest protection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Missing doses lowers its effectiveness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How Soon Does PrEP Work for Women?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PrEP does not provide immediate protection after the first dose. It needs time to build up in the body. For &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;vaginal sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, studies suggest women should take PrEP &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;daily for at least 7 days&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; before relying on it for strong protection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Since women are exposed through vaginal sex, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;taking PrEP every day is especially important&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Doctors usually advise continuing daily use for ongoing protection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How to Start PrEP in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/how-to-take-prep&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Using PrEP&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; comes with regular check-ups to make sure it stays safe and effective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A consultation is done with a doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; before starting on PrEP, along with a few tests such as:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;An &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Kidney and liver function tests&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis B test&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/std-testing-malaysia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STI screening&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A follow-up every 3 months &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;is recommended and often includes&lt;strong&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;HIV testing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Health review&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Prescription refill&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can Women Restart PrEP If They Stopped It?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Yes, women can restart PrEP after &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;stopping&lt;/span&gt; it. However, before restarting:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s important to get tested for HIV to make sure you don&amp;rsquo;t already have the virus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Discuss with your doctor about the best timing for restarting PrEP and any safety considerations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Once you restart, you may need to take the medication for a few days before it reaches full protection again. Your doctor will guide you on when it&amp;rsquo;s safe to resume sexual activity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do Women Still Need Condoms When Taking PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP is designed to protect against HIV only&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/condom-broke-in-malaysia-get-emergency-pep&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Condoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;remain important for preventing other STIs such as &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/gonorrhoea-testing-and-treatment-malaysia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/chlamydia-in-malaysia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and syphilis, and for avoiding unintended pregnancy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can Women Use PrEP During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Yes, women can use PrEP while they are pregnant or breastfeeding.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why it matters:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;The risk of getting HIV is higher during pregnancy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and the period after giving birth. This makes preventing HIV very important during these times to protect both mother and baby.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is PrEP safe?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Studies have shown that the most common PrEP medication (a combination of tenofovir and emtricitabine) is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;generally safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. It passes into breast milk only in very small amounts and is unlikely to harm the baby.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What about the baby?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Ongoing research shows no increased risk of birth defects, premature birth, or low birth weight with PrEP use in pregnancy. Babies exposed to PrEP through breast milk grow and develop normally based on available data.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schedule a consult with a doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. They can help you weigh the benefits and consider any individual risks to help keep you and your baby safe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We accept &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/contact-us&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Walk-ins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/booking&quot;&gt;Appointment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;(For Walk-ins, please WhatsApp us or give us a call in advance at&amp;nbsp;before your visit)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bukit Bintang&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/601165388678&quot;&gt;+60 11-6538 8678&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bangsar&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/60137818678&quot;&gt;+60 13-781 8678&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Penang&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/60138039693&quot;&gt;+60 13-803 9693&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Damansara&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/60162814335&quot;&gt;+&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;60 16-281 4335&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is It Safe for Women to Use PrEP Alongside Contraceptives?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Women can safely use PrEP together with contraceptives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Current evidence and guidance from WHO and health authorities confirm that PrEP medications do&amp;nbsp;not reduce the effectiveness&amp;nbsp;of hormonal contraceptives, such as:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Birth control pills (combined or progestin-only)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Injectable contraception&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Implants&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Intrauterine devices (IUDs)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Similarly, contraceptives do not affect how well PrEP works to prevent HIV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PrEP vs PEP: What&amp;rsquo;s the Difference?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PrEP and PEP are two different strategies:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/hiv-pre-exposure-prophylaxis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: Taken daily &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; any possible exposure to HIV, for ongoing prevention.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/hiv-post-exposure-prophylaxis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: Emergency medicine started within 72 hours &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; possible HIV exposure, taken for 28 days.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you think you may have been exposed recently, a doctor will check if PEP is more appropriate than starting PrEP right away.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cost of PrEP in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;The &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;cost of PrEP in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; varies between clinics. At PULSE Clinic, consultations are private, and costs are explained clearly during the visit.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Where to Get PrEP for Women in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PrEP is available at &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic branches in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Damansara&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, as well as selected other facilities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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