If you use it perfectly, the patch is 99% effective. But people aren't perfect, and it can be easy to make a mistake. so in reality, the patch is about 91% effective. That means about 9 out of 100 patch users get pregnant each year.
T<span>esting is encouraged because treatment for HIV is highly effective and early diagnosis can improve your chances of living longer and being healthier. Furthermore, knowing your HIV status can greatly reduce your risk of passing HIV to others if you take precautions.</span>
