Everyone deserves to live a healthy life and we want to make sure of that.

If you get tested for HIV and it turns out that you’re infected, proceed to the next step which is the treatment. The sooner the more of your immune systems will be protected and help prevent the other medical conditions from HIV.

The treatment can make the viral load of HIV go down to undetectable levels. According to 2 international studies, PARTNER and Opposites Attract, individuals indicate that HIV-positive men and women who achieve an undetectable viral load (UVL) don’t transmit HIV to their sex partners.

In the past, when there were very few treatments available, patients had to wait until their CD4 count dropped to around 200 before starting treatment. In other words, treatment began when the immune system was already weakened. This was due to the fact that the only available treatment had many side effects. Today, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has fewer side effects, is more effective, and offers more options to choose from.

 
HIV SHOULD BE TREATED RIGHT AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS

According to the study, START, the earlier the condition is treated, the better health and life expectancy. It also reduces the risk of severe illnesses such as cancer, renal, and liver diseases by over 50% in comparison to individuals who don’t initiate treatment right away. Significantly, the study confirms that there are no downsides associated with immediate treatment.

Additionally, at the early stage of HIV infection, the viral load will be very high which means the chance of HIV transmission is high too. It is noteworthy that individuals who are unaware of their HIV status, especially in the early stages of infection, are more likely to transmit the virus. Therefore, early treatment results in better health conditions and also your partner’s well-being.

Why get treated in Thailand?

Thailand has advanced guidelines of high standard HIV treatment diagnosis and prevention and is the third country in the world to provide treatment right after diagnosis regardless of CD4 to prevent complications. PULSE Clinic has a project that provides treatment for HIV on the day of the diagnosis called “same day art.”

You should have a proper consultation with a doctor as well as a physical check-up in order to choose the best regimen.

People from everywhere in the world choose to transfer the treatment from their current hospitals to PULSE Clinic branches.

 
Treat early to END HIV: Newly diagnosed positive individuals

We aim to end HIV by the year 2030. Treating early is taking care of your health and preventing transmission.

If you’ve just got diagnosed with HIV, contact PULSE for treatment right away. Our experienced doctors and counselors will do their best to help.

Everything will be processed in a discreet and confidential manner. The consultation will be carried out professionally, in the most non-stigmatizing way possible, you’ll be told about how to properly take care of yourself, how to maintain your viral load, the significance of the treatment plan, and how to increase the CD4 level. You need to take all the necessary blood tests. You can choose where the results are sent: email, chat, or pick them up at the clinic. The doctor will provide a treatment plan based on national guidelines for HIV treatment and prevention. You need to come back for follow-up appointments every 6 months to do a check-up examination on your viral load, CD4 count, fasting lipid profile, basic chemistry (including liver and kidney function, complete blood count), a urinalysis, and get tested for other infections.

How to start Pulse Service if treatment has started?

Bring your previous results or records from other medical facilities. Most hospitals give them out for free.

Show your doctor at PULSE Clinic your records. It will be useful for the evaluation for the best treatment plan.

National guidelines for HIV treatment and prevention state that patients should visit a doctor every 6 months to check the viral load, CD4 counts, fasting lipid profile, chemistry in general (liver function, kidney function, and complete blood count), and urinalysis.