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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI, STD)
- Dr Colin Tidy
Sexual Health
Sex is part of human nature, but protecting yourself during sex is all too often overlooked in the heat of the moment. Why would anyone want to ruin the fun by worrying about STIs or an unplanned pregnancy? Although some may not think it to be important, 200,000 people in the UK a year test positive for chlamydia, with genital warts, herpes and gonorrhoea also common. We're not saying don’t have sex, we’re just suggesting that you do it safely.
Our Sexual Health Champion Is
"Though there is more openness about sexual health, far too many people of all ages are still being affected by STIs. They risk long term pain and fertility problems because they’re embarrassed or scared or simply do not know to access advice and treatment. This hub is here to give you information and support about all aspects of sexual health, including how to have sex safely, so that you can have an enjoyable love life without fear of infection."
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What to do if you think you have an STI
Expert advice on STIs after unprotected sex, how long sexually transmitted diseases take to show up, and where to get tested.
- Dr Laurence Knott
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Information on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI, STD)
Information on Vaginal Discharge
Information on Contraception Methods (Birth Control)
Information on Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)
Information on Contraceptive Hormone Pills, Patches and Rings
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More information
- Contraception Barrier Methods
- Contraception for Women over 40
- Contraception Methods (Birth Control)
- Contraceptive Hormone Pills, Patches and Rings
- Contraceptive Injection
- Contraceptive Patch
- Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
- Dyspareunia (Pain Having Sex)
- Epilepsy and Contraception
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts (Anogenital Warts)
- HIV and AIDS
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (The Coil)
- Intrauterine System (IUS)
- Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)
- Morning After Pill and Emergency Contraception
- Non-gonococcal Urethritis
- Pregnancy and HIV
- Safer Sex
- Sexual Assault
- Sterilisation
- STI Tests
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Urethritis in Men (Urethral Discharge)
Medications
- Alprostadil for erectile dysfunction (Caverject, Muse, Vitaros)
- Alverine capsules (Audmonal, Spasmonal)
- Avanafil for erectile dysfunction (Spedra)
- Buserelin for women (Suprecur)
- Clomifene tablets (Clomid)
- Co-cyprindiol tablets (Clairette, Dianette, Teragezza)
- Combined hormonal contraceptives
- Emergency hormonal contraception (Levonelle, EllaOne)
- Ethinylestradiol for menopausal symptoms or menstrual disorders
- Etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Nexplanon)
- Goserelin implant (Zoladex / Zoladex LA)
- Medroxyprogesterone injection for contraception (Depo-Provera, SAYANA PRESS)
- Medroxyprogesterone tablets (Climanor, Provera)
- Nafarelin nasal spray (Synarel)
- Norethindrone for painful or heavy menstrual periods (Aygestin)
- Norethisterone contraceptive injection (Noristerat)
- Norethisterone for painful or heavy periods (Primolut N, Utovlan)
- Progesterone (Cyclogest, Utrogestan)
- Progestin-only contraceptive tablets (Camila, Heather, Micronor)
- Progestogen-only contraceptive tablets (Cerazette, Norgeston, Noriday)
- Tadalafil for erectile dysfunction or enlarged prostate (Cialis)
- Tranexamic acid for bleeding (Cyklokapron, Cyklo-f)
- Ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids (Esmya)
- Vardenafil for erectile dysfunction (Levitra)
Notes on Sexual Health