What to expect during a PrEP consultation

At the Mayfield Clinic in Loughton, our private GP team provides expert advice on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. The consultation focuses on your personal risk, medical history, and any medications you currently take. We will discuss how PrEP works, potential side effects, and the ongoing monitoring required while you are on PrEP.

• Risk assessment based on your sexual health history
• Baseline tests as appropriate (e.g., HIV status, kidney function)
• Discussion of dosing options and adherence support
• Personalised follow-up plan to monitor effectiveness and safety

We tailor every consultation to you, with clear guidance on the steps to start PrEP if it is right for you. For more information on our sexual health services in Loughton, you can visit our Sexual health in Loughton page.

Public guidance from NHS UK states PrEP is effective for HIV prevention when taken as prescribed. To learn more, please review the NHS information here: NHS: PrEP for HIV prevention. At Mayfield Clinic, our GPs can help determine if PrEP is right for you, run necessary tests, and arrange a prescription for ongoing HIV prevention.

How we help:

• Initial risk assessment and candid discussion about PrEP
• Baseline testing and ongoing monitoring while on PrEP
• Prescription arrangement and review of side effects or questions