Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Wondering why a herpes IgG blood test detects antibodies rather than the virus itself? Understand how HSV testing works and when confidential testing may help.
Got a positive HSV-1 IgG result but negative HSV-2 IgG? Understand what your lab report means and when confidential STI testing may help clarify your results.
Noticed a first sore and got a negative herpes IgG result? Learn why the window period matters and when STI testing may provide clearer answers.
Wondering if a cervical smear replaces an HPV DNA test? Learn what each detects, when dedicated HPV testing may help, and how confidential testing works in the UK.
Deep pelvic aching in women can have several causes. Discover when gonorrhoea testing may help and how confidential STI testing can provide reassurance.
Concerned about p24 antigen levels after potential HIV exposure? Learn when levels peak, what testing can detect, and when to seek confidential STI testing.
Wondering why a throat swab is needed alongside a urine test for gonorrhoea? Learn how each test works and when both may be recommended for accurate STI testing.
Wondering why HPV screens focus on high-risk strains? Learn how targeted HPV testing works, what it means for your health, and when confidential testing may help.
Worried a viral infection like glandular fever could affect your HIV p24Ag test result? Learn what may influence readings and when testing makes sense.
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