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What STD tests are included in standard prenatal care?
Finding out you're pregnant brings a wave of appointments, screenings, and new information. Among the most important — and sometimes overlooked — parts of prenatal care is STD (sexually transmitted...
How often should you get tested for STDs if you have multiple partners?
If you're sexually active with more than one partner, regular STD testing isn't just a good idea — it's an essential part of taking care of your health. The challenge is knowing how often "regular"...
What triggers herpes outbreaks and how can you reduce them?
If you've been diagnosed with herpes, you may notice that outbreaks don't happen randomly. Certain situations, stressors, or physical changes can "wake up" the virus and cause symptoms to return....
How long after exposure should you wait before getting tested for STDs?
Getting tested after a potential STD exposure is one of the most responsible things you can do for your health — and your partners' health. But timing matters. Testing too soon can produce a false...
How often should you get tested for STDs if you're sexually active?
Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — also called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs — is one of the most responsible things you can do for your health and the health of...
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea: what is it and should you be worried?
Gonorrhea has been around for centuries, but in recent decades it has developed a troubling new trick: the ability to resist the antibiotics we use to treat it. If you've heard the term...
How effective is PrEP really, and is it right for you?
If you've heard about PrEP but aren't quite sure what it is or whether it's something you should consider, you're not alone. PrEP — short for pre-exposure prophylaxis — is a medication taken by...