So you got tested for STIs and have your results. Ideally, STI test results are easy to understand and you have a health care provider available to answer any questions. But sometimes you may find yourself with just a lab report filled with unclear terms.
The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Users can collect their own sample and have results in less than 30 minutes.
A new study found that opt-out screenings for all patients in emergency departments caught numerous cases of syphilis and HIV that would have gone undetected under other screening protocols.
ASHA has declared September 30 as National Get Tested Day—a day to raise awareness about the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted infections.
The FDA recently approved an at-home syphilis test that can provide initial results in just 15-minutes. Syphilis has been surging in recent years with the number of cases rising 80% between 2018 and 2022 alone.
