POZ Personals is a dating platform specifically designed for people who are HIV positive. Its one of the largest exclusive HIV dating sites with around 200,000 members around the world. That includes bisexual, gay, straight, and trans singles who are HIV positive.

Do you have to tell someone you are undetectable?

Having an undetectable viral load and continuing to stay on medication means you are not putting your partner(s) at risk. There is no moral imperative to disclose when you are not putting your partner at risk.

What causes viral load to increase?

An increase in viral load can occur for many reasons, such as: not taking antiretroviral medication consistently. the HIV has mutated (changed genetically) antiretroviral medication isnt the right dose.

Can stress cause viral load to increase?

Studies have shown that chronic stress, traumatic events, and depression can all lead to an increased viral load and decreased CD4 counts, and therefore, accelerate HIV disease progression.

What is the normal viral load for a healthy person?

What the Results Mean. A high viral load is generally considered about 100,000 copies, but you could have 1 million or more. The virus is at work making copies of itself, and the disease may progress quickly. A lower HIV viral load is below 10,000 copies.

What causes your viral load to increase?

An increase in viral load can occur for many reasons, such as: not taking antiretroviral medication consistently. the HIV has mutated (changed genetically) antiretroviral medication isnt the right dose.

Can stress cause CD4 count to drop?

Since prolonged stress can depress the immune system, stress is of particular importance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Studies have shown that chronic stress, traumatic events, and depression can all lead to an increased viral load and decreased CD4 counts, and therefore, accelerate HIV disease progression.