Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Condoms are highly recommended to prevent STI transmissions.
Monkeypox
Other STI
-A study reported in August 2022 has shown taking a common antibiotic as soon as possible after sexual exposure to bacterial infections (STI's) may be effective in reducing the likelihood of transmission for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
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PREP - HIV Prevention After Exposure
If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, please call right away. The Doc Shop offers same (or next) day post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the infection from taking hold in your body.
The medicine (pills taken for 1 month) is Best if started as soon as possible or within 72 hours.
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PEP - HIV Protection Before Exposure
Available now- For use BEFORE you have sex:
HIV prevention medications or PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) can be taken BEFORE sexual activity to prevent the disease. These medicines (pills or injections) may be available free for at-risk individuals. Please check with the Doc Shop (913-362-0220) for further information.
prevention of hepatitis b and c
Hepatitis B and C are spread sexually, especially through anal sex.
-Hepatitis B may be prevented by a vaccination or by condom protection.
Hepatitis B is similar to HIV as the virus becomes incorporated in human cells (liver cells) and requires life-long medication to suppress the virus.
-Hepatitis C is best prevented through the use of condoms (but this form of viral hepatitis is cureable with medication).
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