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Advocates and lawmakers are urging the FDA to relax its outdated restrictions on tissue donations from gay and bisexual men, aligning them with the more inclusive guidelines for organ and blood donations. Despite scientific advancements reducing the risk of HIV transmission, the FDA has yet to act on proposed changes, frustrating those affected by the current policies.
The FDA has ended its ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, replacing it with a questionnaire for all donors aimed at learning about their recent sexual activity. The revised policy would also preclude blood donations from people taking oral PrEP to prevent HIV infection. The FDA took its cues from Canada and the United Kingdom, which adopted similar approaches. The update allows blood donation companies to use a more evidence-based way to reduce the risk of HIV transmission while also maximizing donations.