FDA Proposes Easing Restrictions on , Blood Donations for Men Who Have Sex With Men.<br />CNN reports that on Jan. 27, the FDA proposed adopting a blood donation policy that examines individual risk as opposed to blanket assessments. .<br />CNN reports that on Jan. 27, the FDA proposed adopting a blood donation policy that examines individual risk as opposed to blanket assessments. .<br />The new guidelines would ask potential donors about any new or multiple sexual partners they've had in the past three months. .<br />If they answer yes and have had <br />anal intercourse during that timeframe, <br />they would not be permitted to donate blood.<br />Those who have HIV risk factors or test positive <br />for HIV would also not be allowed to donate.<br />Based on the available data, <br />the agency believes the implementation of the proposed individual risk-based questions will not compromise the safety or the availability of the US blood supply. , Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner, via CNN.<br />Our approach to this work has always been, and will continue to be, based on the best available science, Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner, via CNN.<br />The proposed changes would permit more blood donations from men who engage in sex with men.<br />CNN reports that it would still be mandatory for blood banks to "test all blood donations for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.".<br />Those who take PrEP or PEP, HIV-prevention pills, would be required to wait three months from their last dose before donating.<br />People who use injectable PrEP drugs <br />would be required to wait two years
