Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable through the use of certain contraceptives, including internal condoms, external condoms, and dental dams. While there are many types of birth ...

COVID-19 upended sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention in the spring and stretched public health officials to their limits, so more innovative strategies are needed to maintain prevention ...

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for using the antibiotic doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent sexually transmitted infections – an ...

Instead of simply treating sexually transmitted infections with antibiotics, a new public-health movement seeks to use one such medication to prevent STIs in the first place. Promising research into ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have risen sharply worldwide over the past two decades. Europe is no exception, according to recent surveys. The three most common bacterial STIs are Chlamydia ...

Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in places where the strategy is ...

Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) has been shown to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among cisgender men and transgender women, but data from trials involving cisgender women ...

This Collection amplifies and supports research related to SDG 3 - Good health and Wellbeing. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect a large portion of the population, with approximately 1 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Doxy-PEP is recommended for some patients to prevent STIs after having unprotected sex. Evidence shows it may be ...

Share on Pinterest The CDC recommends taking a common antibiotic within 72 hours after unprotected sexual activity to prevent the spread of STIs. South Agency/Getty Images New CDC guidance advises ...