Did Dick Do It? The Latest on Males and Bacterial Vaginosis
A new study suggests a key to preventing recurrences of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women might be to treat their male partners.
New Study Shows a Dramatic Drop in Cervical Pre-Cancers
A study has found a dramatic drop in the rates of cervical pre-cancers in young adult women—evidence that the HPV vaccine is working.
There’s A New Non-Hormonal IUD On the Market
The FDA recently approved another copper-IUD. The device, called Miudella, is more flexible and uses less copper than the Copper-T which has been the only non-hormonal IUD on the market for many years.
Sex and Gender — What’s the Difference?
The words sex and gender are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Sex and gender may seem complicated, but it’s all pretty simple. Neither biological sex nor gender breaks down to just male/female.
The Impact of STIs on Fertility
Infertility can stem from factors affecting both men and women. Sometimes, these are related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learn more out the impact of STIs on fertility.
BV and Chlamydia—New Research Shows a Possible Link
A new study found that there are two distinct types of BV infection, one of which increases the risk of chlamydia infection.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
There’s a new way to screen for cervical cancer—no pelvic exam, stirrups, or speculum involved.
Two Studies Show Doxy PEP is a Winning Strategy
Two studies published in this month’s JAMA Internal Medicine offer encouraging findings about the use of Doxy PEP.
First Case of New Mpox Type Reported in California
A case of a potentially more serious version of mpox that has been spreading quickly in Africa has been confirmed in California.
Tribal Leaders Want Syphilis to Be Declared a Public Health Emergency
According to the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center, syphilis rates among Native Americans in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South rose 1,865% from 2020 to 2022.
