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Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening
Knowledge is power. The power to care for yourself, the power to indirectly protect others. Everyone should get tested at least once in their lives.
Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections, even if you have no symptoms, allows you to truly understand your health status and make informed decisions that are best for you.
Start our “orientation questionnaire” to find out how to access the test.
PEP
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an emergency treatment that reduces the chances of contracting HIV infection and can be taken AFTER a potentially risky exposure.
PEP involves taking antiretroviral drugs for 28 consecutive days. It is an emergency treatment because it is more effective if started early. It is optimal to take the first dose of the drug within 24 hours of exposure, but it is no longer recommended after more than 72 hours.
Situations in which the use of PEP is evaluated are, for example:
- unprotected sexual intercourse with a person of unknown serostatus or with known HIV infection and detectable/unknown viremia
- exchange of material for the preparation and/or injection of intravenous substances
- hollow needle puncture or percutaneous lesion with needle and/or sharp material. PEP is free.
This is an extraordinary measure, designed for emergency situations and not for routine use. In cases of potentially risky exposures that occur repeatedly, other strategies can be used to reduce the risk of contracting the infection, including PrEP (Profilassi Pre-Esposizione).
PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a therapy that can be taken BEFORE a possible exposure to the HIV virus to reduce the risk of developing the infection.
Safer sex
Keep yourself posted
The term safer sex refers to all those behaviors and good practices that, if implemented, reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and help make the experience of sexuality safe and enjoyable.
STI
Do we know everything about sexually transmitted infections?
The term “sexually transmitted infection” (STI) refers to a condition caused by the presence of a microorganism (bacteria, virus, or parasite) that is transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse. Itching, burning, or discharge in the genital area may be symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection. In many cases, the symptoms are mild and subtle, or completely absent. However, STIs can have serious consequences for a person’s sexual and reproductive health. A specific test is the only way to rule out the presence of an infection. Fortunately, there are many strategies to effectively prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections.
