PrEP for HIV Prevention: Pills vs Shots, Who Should Take It and How to Start

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

Published on: 16/04/2024

PrEP lowers the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken as prescribed. Compare daily pills, Apretude and twice-yearly Yeztugo, and how to start.

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How Soon Can You Test for STDs After Exposure? Timing for Each Test

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up in about 1 to 2 weeks; syphilis and HIV can take longer. See when to test for each STD and when to retest after exposure.

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Gonorrhea Treatment: The Ceftriaxone Shot, New Oral Options and Retesting

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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Gonorrhea is treated with a single ceftriaxone shot. Learn about the 2025 FDA-approved oral options, partner treatment, throat infections and when to retest.

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Chlamydia Treatment: Doxycycline, What to Expect and When to Retest

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Chlamydia is cured with antibiotics, usually a 7-day doxycycline course. Learn the options, how long to wait before sex, partner treatment and when to retest.

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