A new study published in The Lancet shows promise for a chlamydia vaccine in the near future. As STI rates reach a record high, it can't come soon enough. The trial—which included a small sample size ...

A highly common bacterial affliction that impacts nearly a third of women worldwide could very well be an overlooked sexually transmitted infection (STI). Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause symptoms including changes to urination and discharge, itching, painful sex, bleeding, sores, rashes, and pregnancy complications in females. This ...

As rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to skyrocket across the United States, a growing number of physicians are prescribing a commonly used antibiotic as a way to prevent chlamydia, ...

It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should. Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections can feel complex, confusing, or ...

Researchers at Tulane University are leading a groundbreaking study to seek a more effective treatment for trichomoniasis, an infection that, despite being the most common curable sexually transmitted ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than many people realize. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 374 million new STIs occur each year worldwide, and chlamydia ...

Perhaps they should be called STeyes. Sexually transmitted infections impact 1 in 5 people in the United States — and while symptoms in the nether regions are widely known, the eyes also provide a ...

The most common STIs, their symptoms and treatment Some of these infections may be cured, while others may be lifelong or disappear with time. Treatment varies with each STI, and you generally can’t ...

According to the World Health Organization, more than 374 million new STIs occur every year worldwide. Out of these chlamydia alone accounts for more than 1/4 of the cases among adults between the ...

Modern medicine has transformed some sexually transmitted infections from certain death to minor inconveniences, and innovations are still coming. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an emergency ...