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Preparing for an STI Testing Conversation: Timing, Sites, Privacy, and Follow-Up
What This Guide Covers Getting ready to talk with a healthcare provider about STI testing means knowing which questions to ask about timing, test sites, privacy, and follow-up — not which tests you personally need, since that depends on factors only a provider can weigh with you. This guide walks through those questions. A Plain-Language…
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Vaginitis Basics: How Yeast Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis Differ
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Vaginal itching, discharge, odor, or burning usually comes from one of three causes: a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis (BV), or trichomoniasis. These three conditions can look and feel a lot alike, which is exactly the problem. According to the CDC’s STI treatment guidelines, most women will have a vaginal infection…