Dr. Mistry and Shawn Elander, FNP of Victory Medical on the Remarkable Advances in HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention

Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in medical and urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment,  Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by friend of the practice Shawn Elander, FNP, of Victory Medical Center in South Austin, Westlake and Cedar Park. Today, Dr. Mistry and Shawn discuss the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the US. Interestingly, the great improvements in both prevention and treatment of recent years may have caused HIV infection rates to increase once again--partially due to more relaxed attitudes toward HIV as it's stigma wanes. While there is no substitute for sexual education and safe sex practices, two daily preventative medications, Truvada and Discovy, are available to those at higher risk of contracting HIV through sex and both are remarkably effective. There are also exposure medications that are more than 99% effective at preventing infection when taken within 72 hours of exposure.  For those living with HIV/AIDS, there have been amazing advances in those drug therapies as well. It is now possible for many patients to keep their HIV levels undetectable with proper treatment. If you or someone you love is at higher risk of contracting HIV due to lifestyle choices or sex practices, or if you believe you may have been exposed recently or in the past, please give us a call today--test results are usually available within 24-48 hours. Health care providers like Shawn Elander and his colleagues at Victory Medical Center are here to help you make the safest choices you can while offering you the best treatment available, without shame or stigma. To reach Shawn, call Victory Medical at (512) 462-3627 or online at victorymed.com.If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share us with a friend! As always, be well!Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming episode!Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: [email protected]: Armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester’s Crossing RoadSuite 101Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South CongressSuite 1-103Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow DriveSuite 2CAustin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202Dripping Springs, TX 78620