New Option for STI Testing at Home: FDA Approves a New Self-Collection Test
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For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has given market authorization to an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Task Force Decides Against Routine Herpes Screenings
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The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) has advised against routine screening for herpes in adolescents, adults, and pregnant women.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
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Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.