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Bacterial vaginosis fact sheet
Also known as BV

Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection caused by a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria.

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Balanitis fact sheet

Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis (glans penis).

Chlamydia fact sheet

Chlamydia is a very common bacterial STI which can be passed on during sex without a condom or other barrier method.

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Emergency contraception fact sheet
Also known as morning after pill

If you had sex with no contraception, emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy.

Genital skin care fact sheet

Genital skin is very sensitive. Many genital skin irritations are not caused by STIs.

Genital warts & HPV fact sheet
Also known as human papilloma virus, genital HPV

Genital warts is a common STI, caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact during sex.

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Gonorrhoea fact sheet
Also known as gono

Gonorrhoea is a common STI caused by bacteria and can be passed on during sex without a condom.

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Hepatitis A fact sheet
Also known as hep A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which can be passed on when faeces from a person with Hep A enters the mouth of another person.

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Hepatitis B fact sheet
Also known as hep B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection which can be passed on during sex without a condom or by sharing unsterile injecting equipment with someone who has Hep B.

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Hepatitis C fact sheet
Also known as hep C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection which is passed on by the blood from a person with Hep C entering another person’s bloodstream, usually through sharing injecting drug equipment.

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Herpes fact sheet
Also known as herpes simplex virus, HSV, cold sore

Herpes is a common STI, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact during sexual contact.

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HIV fact sheet
Also known as human immunodeficiency virus, HIV/AIDS

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. HIV can be passed on through the bodily fluids (such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid and anal fluid) of a person who has HIV with a detectable viral load, usually by having sex without a condom or sharing injecting equipment.

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Lichen sclerosus fact sheet

Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects the genital area, resulting in white patches and scarring.

Lymphogranuloma venereum fact sheet
Also known as LGV

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is an STI caused by certain strains of chlamydia which can be passed on during sex without a condom.

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Molluscum contagiosum fact sheet
Also known as molluscum, MC

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a harmless skin infection caused by a virus and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact.

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Monkeypox
Also known as MPX

Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes lumps or blisters on the skin. It usually has mild symptoms and clears up by itself with the symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks.

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Mycoplasma genitalium fact sheet
Also known as mycoplasma, MG

Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a bacterial infection which can be passed on during sex without a condom.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease fact sheet
Also known as PID

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation or infection of the reproductive system in the pelvis. PID can be caused by STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and mycoplasma genitalium. PID only affects people with a vagina and uterus.

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PEP fact sheet
Also known as post exposure prophylaxis

Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a HIV medication which is taken within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV infection and is taken for 28 days.

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PrEP fact sheet
Also known as pre exposure prophylaxis

PrEP is medication used to prevent HIV.

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Pubic lice fact sheet
Also known as crabs

Pubic lice are tiny parasite insects that infest the pubic hair, armpits or chest hair and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact.

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Scabies fact sheet

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by a tiny eight-legged mite and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact.

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Skin biopsy fact sheet

A small sample of skin is taken from the area showing symptoms or changes.

Syphilis fact sheet

Syphilis is a bacterial STI and can be passed on through skin-to skin contact.

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Testicular self-examination fact sheet

Finding a testicular lump early leads to early diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer.

Thrush fact sheet
Also known as candida, yeast infection

Thrush is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of yeasts which naturally occur in the vagina.

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Trichomonas fact sheet
Also known as trich

Trichomonas is an infection of the genitals and can be passed on during sex without a condom.

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Urethritis fact sheet

Urethritis is the term used to describe inflammation in the urethra.

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Urinary tract infections fact sheet
Also known as UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by microorganisms (usually bacteria) which can cause an infection in the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract (such as the kidneys).

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Vulvodynia fact sheet
Also known as vulval pain

Vulvodynia or vulval pain is the term used to describe pain or discomfort at or around the vaginal opening. This pain happens without an obvious ongoing cause.