Dr. Leo Moore
@drleomoore.bsky.social
👨🏿⚕️ Your Doctor-Friend
🩺 Internal, HIV & Lifestyle Medicine Physician
💪🏿 2024 Men's Health Ult Guy @menshealthmag
📍Los Angeles, CA
#viewsaremyown #healthiswealth
🩺 Internal, HIV & Lifestyle Medicine Physician
💪🏿 2024 Men's Health Ult Guy @menshealthmag
📍Los Angeles, CA
#viewsaremyown #healthiswealth
7/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "I'll never be able to have children"
People living with HIV can have HIV-negative children. It requires planning but can be safely done.
People living with HIV can have HIV-negative children. It requires planning but can be safely done.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
7/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "I'll never be able to have children"
People living with HIV can have HIV-negative children. It requires planning but can be safely done.
People living with HIV can have HIV-negative children. It requires planning but can be safely done.
6/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "My life is over"
For many people, receiving an HIV diagnosis can be the beginning of a journey to improving their overall health and wellness. People living with HIV and are on treatment can live long lives, just like people who are not living with HIV.
For many people, receiving an HIV diagnosis can be the beginning of a journey to improving their overall health and wellness. People living with HIV and are on treatment can live long lives, just like people who are not living with HIV.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
6/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "My life is over"
For many people, receiving an HIV diagnosis can be the beginning of a journey to improving their overall health and wellness. People living with HIV and are on treatment can live long lives, just like people who are not living with HIV.
For many people, receiving an HIV diagnosis can be the beginning of a journey to improving their overall health and wellness. People living with HIV and are on treatment can live long lives, just like people who are not living with HIV.
5/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "Now I am a statistic"
Never diminish yourself to a number. You are still a human being. You are valued. Your life has purpose and meaning.
Never diminish yourself to a number. You are still a human being. You are valued. Your life has purpose and meaning.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
5/7 [After receiving an HIV diagnosis] "Now I am a statistic"
Never diminish yourself to a number. You are still a human being. You are valued. Your life has purpose and meaning.
Never diminish yourself to a number. You are still a human being. You are valued. Your life has purpose and meaning.
4/7 "PrEP is only for gay people"
PrEP is for any HIV-negative person who is having sex w/o condoms with sexual partners, has HIV+ partner, or has had a STI in the past 6 months.
PrEP, is the process of taking medication, either pills or injection, to prevent HIV infection. It's ~ 99% effective.
PrEP is for any HIV-negative person who is having sex w/o condoms with sexual partners, has HIV+ partner, or has had a STI in the past 6 months.
PrEP, is the process of taking medication, either pills or injection, to prevent HIV infection. It's ~ 99% effective.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
4/7 "PrEP is only for gay people"
PrEP is for any HIV-negative person who is having sex w/o condoms with sexual partners, has HIV+ partner, or has had a STI in the past 6 months.
PrEP, is the process of taking medication, either pills or injection, to prevent HIV infection. It's ~ 99% effective.
PrEP is for any HIV-negative person who is having sex w/o condoms with sexual partners, has HIV+ partner, or has had a STI in the past 6 months.
PrEP, is the process of taking medication, either pills or injection, to prevent HIV infection. It's ~ 99% effective.
3/7 "I'm not gay, so I don't need to worry about HIV."
HIV is not a gay disease. 22% of new HIV diagnoses are due to heterosexual contact. (2022, CDC).
HIV is not a gay disease. 22% of new HIV diagnoses are due to heterosexual contact. (2022, CDC).
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
3/7 "I'm not gay, so I don't need to worry about HIV."
HIV is not a gay disease. 22% of new HIV diagnoses are due to heterosexual contact. (2022, CDC).
HIV is not a gay disease. 22% of new HIV diagnoses are due to heterosexual contact. (2022, CDC).
2/7 "I don't think it [HIV] can happen to me."
As long as you are having sex, you can be exposed to HIV.
As long as you are having sex, you can be exposed to HIV.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
2/7 "I don't think it [HIV] can happen to me."
As long as you are having sex, you can be exposed to HIV.
As long as you are having sex, you can be exposed to HIV.
1/7 "I'm married, so I don't need to think about any of that."
Remember, your sexual health is YOUR responsibility.
Marriage/relationships are not a HIV prevention plan.
As long as you're having sex, you should continue getting tested for HIV regularly and consider HIV prevention options.
Remember, your sexual health is YOUR responsibility.
Marriage/relationships are not a HIV prevention plan.
As long as you're having sex, you should continue getting tested for HIV regularly and consider HIV prevention options.
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
1/7 "I'm married, so I don't need to think about any of that."
Remember, your sexual health is YOUR responsibility.
Marriage/relationships are not a HIV prevention plan.
As long as you're having sex, you should continue getting tested for HIV regularly and consider HIV prevention options.
Remember, your sexual health is YOUR responsibility.
Marriage/relationships are not a HIV prevention plan.
As long as you're having sex, you should continue getting tested for HIV regularly and consider HIV prevention options.