Doxy PEP Can to Help Prevent STIs
Read through FAQa on doxy PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
New Studies Add to Evidence that Doxy PEP Works for STI Prevention
New studies add to our evidence that doxy PEP works to prevent bacterial STIs among transgender women and men who have sex with men.
PID is a leading cause of infertility in women
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection in the reproductive organs of women that can lead to infertility or life-threatening complications.
The State of STIs — CDC Reports an Startling Rise in Syphilis
CDC released new surveillance data on sexually transmitted infections. There were 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Most alarming was a rise in syphilis rates, up 80% since 2018.
Improving Chlamydia Screening Rates Through Opt-Out Screening
Improving Chlamydia Screening Rates Through Opt-Out Screening is presented by Ina Park, MD, MS, from the UCSF School of Medicine.
Chlamydia: A Common and Curable Infection
Chlamydia: A Common and Curable Infection Chlamydia is a common and curable infection caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. It is the most common reportable STI in the U.S. In 2022, there were about 1.6 million cases reported. Chlamydia can cured with antibiotic treatment, but if left untreated it can lead to complications such as […]
