#sexually transmitted infection

Untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can complicate women’s ability to get pregnant.

Douching before receptive anal sex may damage the delicate lining of the rectum and flush out protective bacteria.

A quarter of study participants accounted for three-quarters of newly diagnosed cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Researchers suggest that using antiseptic mouthwash may mitigate this risk.

New HIV cases in the city remain higher than those in Los Angeles County and the state.

However, because this combo is not as effective as the current standard treatment, the search for new options continues.

“Humberto truly understood the plight of people on the margins of society, of people who have the least access to health care.”

This mini-episode of “Kikis with Louie” ensures that more people have access to testing information.

Researchers analyzed data on people living with HIV in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands.

However, this finding applied only to those in low- and middle-income nations.

The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle saw many important studies that are advancing the fight against HIV.

The diagnosis rate fell by 50 percent in just two years among gay and bi men who attended sexual clinics at least twice in one year.

Although the highest syphilis rates are in gay and bi men, the STI is also rising quickly among heterosexuals.

It was previously known as the female condom—until the FDA made these three big regulatory changes.

Having a rectal sexually transmitted infection is associated with a higher risk of testing positive for HIV in this population.