Sexual Health
From the Journals
OTC meds, supplements, and other drugs may interact with HIV antiretrovirals
“Potential drug-drug interactions were common among our study population.”
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Imiquimod cream offers alternative to surgery for vulvar lesions
Good patient compliance is important for treatment with imiquimod to be successful and that surgery might remain the treatment of choice for...
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HPV strains covered by the vaccine have declined greatly in the U.S.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA-cleared panties could reduce STI risk during oral sex
“I wanted to feel sexy and confident and use something that was made with my body and actual sex in mind.”
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Sex toys for science
“We have not had good-quality studies with the use of modern vibrators.”
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Most at-home STI testing kits fail to meet young people’s needs
Many programs are limited to adults, leaving teens with few options, and tests can be costly.
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Sexually transmitted infections on a 30-year rise worldwide
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FDA approves oteseconazole for chronic yeast infections
It is the first FDA-approved product for the treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the U.S.
From 2011 to 2020, congenital syphilis resulted in 633 documented stillbirths and infant deaths, according to the new CDC data.
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Meningococcal vaccine shows moderate protective effect against gonorrhea
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Postmenopausal women may benefit from vaginal estradiol for treatment of symptoms
Vaginal moisturizer or placebo lowered vaginal pH, but had no effect on the vaginal microbiome.