San Antonio has Texas' highest rate of sexually transmitted infections
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DoxyPEP Tied to Decreases in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis initiation is associated with decreases in sexually transmitted infections.
Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections during a pregnancy
Having routine health screenings are critical when it comes to preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) during a pregnancy.
DoxyPEP cuts rate of sexually transmitted infections, study suggests
Using a common antibiotic following sex can dramatically reduce a person's risk of some sexually transmitted infections, a new study says. Taking doxycycline within 72 hours after sex reduced risk of chlamydia by 79%, syphilis by 80%, and gonorrhea by 12%, results published in JAMA Internal Medicine show.
2 sexually transmitted infections on rise in NYC
Rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia have increased and mainly affect people in high-poverty neighborhoods, according to City data.
DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
Worried about the risky sex you had last night? Using a common antibiotic following sex can dramatically reduce a person's risk of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a new study says. Taking doxycycline within 72 hours after sex reduced risk of chlamydia by 79%,
7 Key Facts About Cervical Cancer Every Woman Should Know
If detected early, cervical cancer is both preventable and treatable. Women should take proactive steps to reduce their risk, ...
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What's Causing My Abdominal Pain When Peeing? 14 Potential Reasons
Abdominal pain in your upper or lower pelvis where your bladder sits could have a non-infectious cause. Learn what causes ...
Two Rivers Health Department to offer STI testing
The Two Rivers Health Department is going to be offering Sexually Transmitted Infection, or STI, testing in the future in ...
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Warning for New York
"Getting tested for STIs on a regular basis is an important action that all New Yorkers can take to optimize their health," health officer Wendy Wilcox said.
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Public Health Solutions to close two sexual health clinics
The organization’s two sexual and reproductive health centers provide a range of services such as birth control and emergency ...
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STI Reinfection Risk and Condom Use Vary By Age, Sexual Orientation
The risk for STI reinfection and condom use at last sexual encounter vary by age and sexual orientation among people in the UK aged 16 to 24.
As prevention strategy for sexually transmitted infections rolls out, experts highlight both promise and knowledge gaps
As health care services begin offering doxycycline to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), real-world ...
Japan recorded 14,663 syphilis cases in 2024 as figures remain high
The number of syphilis cases in Japan in 2024 totaled 14,663, according to provisional figures released by the National ...