Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
If one partner has Mycoplasma genitalium, both may need macrolide resistance testing. Find out why partner testing matters for effective care.
Wondering why Mycoplasma genitalium needs a specific genetic test? Discover why standard urine checks miss Mgen and how confidential STI testing can help.
Standard bacterial cultures may miss Mycoplasma genitalium. Learn why Mgen is hard to detect, what symptoms may suggest, and when STI testing may help.
Wondering why a Gardnerella vaginalis PCR test targets bacterial DNA? Learn how PCR testing works and when confidential STI testing may help provide clarity.
Tested positive for Mycoplasma Genitalium? A macrolide resistance test helps guide the right treatment pathway. Find out why it matters and what to do next.
Concerned about Mycoplasma Genitalium symptoms? Learn why macrolide resistance testing is bundled with Mgen screening and how confidential STI testing can help.
Unusual discharge or odour can have several causes. Learn how Gardnerella vaginalis PCR testing differs from a basic thrush test and when testing may help.
Concerned about HIV drug resistance? Learn how HIV-1 genotypic resistance testing analyses RT and Protease regions. Confidential testing available in the UK.
Concerned about HIV testing? Learn why labs use three methodologies to confirm a positive HIV screen — reassuring, clinically accurate guidance from STI Clinic UK.
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