STD Test STD test is something that no one wants to discuss about, as they think that it is embarrassing, and mentioning STD test would automatically makes others think that they have STD. But, it is very necessary to ignore or set aside that discomfiture, and take the test if you are sexually active. If […]
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Post- exposure prophylaxis is a method used for preventing the infection of HIV. It may involve taking the medications for anti- HIV right after the exposure from HIV. It also consists of the combination of two up to three drugs for anti- HIV where someone who is an HIV negative is been exposed […]
HPV Vaccine HPV or human papillomaviruses is a group of almost two- hundred viruses that are related with each other. There are more than forty types of HPV that can easily spread and transmitted by direct sexual contact from the infected person’s skin and mucous membrane to their partner’s mucous membrane. They can easily spread […]
Importance of HIV Test Almost one-fourth of those with an HIV virus are unaware about their illness. The transmissions of HIV virus cannot be reduced especially if individuals don’t exactly know about their status of HIV, whether they’re HIV negative or HIV positive. HIV test are the only ways to figured out if the persons […]
HIV Testing It has been recommended that every person between the age of fifteen and sixty-five should have a routine doctor’s visit. For individuals, the benefits could be huge whether it is putting your minds at ease regarding the status of your HIV or to give you the needs in which to build informed decisions […]
HIV PEP HIV PEP or post- exposure prophylaxis is a means of taking the antiretroviral medicine after you have been potentially exposed from HIV infections to prevent certain infections. It is only for emergency situations and should start within seventy- two hours of being possibly exposed from HIV. However, PEP is not for curing your […]
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse and are caused by viruses, parasites, and bacteria. Although it affects both men and women, the health issues linked to STDs might be more serious for women. For instance, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are most especially dangerous for women, as they can cause devastating […]
HIV Testing in Singapore The fact that you never engage in unprotected sex or have only been with a completely trusted partner does not mean you cannot have HIV infection. Sharing of sharp objects, having unprotected anal sex or any other activity that may expose you to contaminated body fluids can make you susceptible to […]
The mere thought of contracting STDs diseases carry stigma. People who are already infected or think they are infected stress about social speculation and view of their way of life, at times, feeling guilt or shame. Some might comfort themselves in knowing that they are not the only one involved. With that said, the only […]
One of the several questions most people keep asking is whether or not it is important for them to go for STD screening. Of a truth, there is no better answer to this than yes! STDs are more than just small annoyances. They are becoming increasingly more common these days due to the higher rate […]
