Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Gardnerella vaginalis can cause BV symptoms but isn't always an STI. Learn causes, overlapping symptoms, and when confidential STI testing may help.
Wondering why your male partner needs a urine PCR test after your positive Mgen result? We explain partner testing, how Mgen spreads, and what to do next.
Mgen symptoms can be subtle or absent. Discover why Mycoplasma genitalium is harder to detect and why specialised STI testing matters for clarity.
Learn the key differences between Ureaplasma parvum and urealyticum on STI test results. Understanding test results, symptoms and when to seek testing advice.
Learn about macrolide resistance testing for Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen). Understanding antibiotic resistance, treatment options, and when testing is recommended.
Discover why Mycoplasma infections require specialised high-sensitivity PCR testing rather than standard culture methods. Expert guide to accurate STI testing.
Understanding why Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma infections are often called 'hidden' and what this means for sexual health testing and awareness.
Discover why Mycoplasma Genitalium testing isn't routinely included in baseline STI screens. Learn about this emerging infection and when testing may be considered.
Learn how 4th generation HIV tests detect infections weeks earlier than older tests by testing for both antibodies and antigens. Fast, accurate results explained.
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