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We've all been urged to take necessary precautions to protect our sexual health, but alas, sometimes STIs head their ways into our lives at the worst times. In Season 2 of The Sex Lives of College Girls , this happens to our girl Leighton after she begins experimenting with her sexuality and sleeping with a number of women. No matter your sexual preference or how much you end up having sex, anyone can get an STI. Leighton ends up contracting chlamydia, but how common is chlamydia among college students, and what should you do if you get it?  What actually is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria that affects men and women, according to the Mayo Clinic. It's actually most common in young women, and is easily treated. However, left untreated, it can result in some negative impacts to one's health. How is chlamydia spread? Chlamydia is spread like many other STIs are: through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a...

Ongoing pandemic crises and a shortage of trained pharmacists has Walgreens doubling down on automation. As The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend, the drug store giant is heavily investing in a network of prescription refill centers reliant on automated pharmabots to help with recent years' skyrocketing medication orders. In doing so, the company hopes to cut pharmacists' workloads "by at least 25 percent," allowing them to focus more on services like vaccinations, patient advising, and clinical needs. The business also estimates it can save $1 billion annually by relying more on robot sorting. [ Related: At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away ] According to Walgreens, there are currently eight automation centers providing medications to roughly 1,800 stores, although the company aims to boost that number up to around 24 fulfillment locations by 2025. Each center is described as being around the size of a single city...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It is treatable in the early stages, but without treatment, it can lead to disability, neurological disorders, and even death. The bacterium Treponema pallidum (T. pallidum) causes syphilis. The four stages of the disease are: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that 43% of syphilis presentations involved men who have sex with men. However, the number of cases in heterosexual men and women is also increasing . Syphilis is treatable with antibiotics, especially in the early stages. It does not resolve without treatment. In this article, we explain the different stages of syphilis, whether it is curable, and how to recognize and treat it. Share on Pinterest Design by Medical News Today; photography by Maria Kraynova/EyeEm/Getty Images Syphilis is an infection that develops due to T. pallidum bacteria. These bacteria can spread between people through direct contact w...

TAMPA, Florida — Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has shown to be effective in many clinical and real-world studies, but concerns remain, according to research presented at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) 2022 Annual Meeting. Only about 20% of people who could benefit from PrEP use the preventative medication, for example. Another concern is adherence, as regular use generally drops off over time, rarely lasting more than a few months for most people. Furthermore, most studies to date evaluated safety and effectiveness of PrEP options among men who have sex with men. Now the focus is increasing on other populations, including women at risk of HIV exposure.   Researchers working on new forms and formulations of PrEP are looking for ways to address those challenges. No matter the target population, new options are needed that fit more seamlessly into people's sex lives, said Craig W. Hendrix, MD, profes...

Adults who take the ADHD drug Adderall may be looking for options due to short supply in some locales. Adderall, a drug commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has been in short supply for months. Generic versions known as mixed amphetamine salts are available, but not in sufficient quantities to meet nationwide demand. How widespread is this problem? And what are the consequences, and possible solutions, for adults who rely on this medication to manage ADHD, a brain disorder characterized by inattention, being easily distracted, and impulsive behavior? "Currently, there isn't reliable information about how many people are affected by the shortage," says Dr. Craig Surman, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, scientific coordinator for the Adult ADHD Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and coauthor of Fast Minds: How to Thr...

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Gonorrhea , otherwise known as "the clap," is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or disease (STD) caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae . It spreads through sexual intimacy rather than casual contact, but recent research suggests it could spread through certain types of kissing.  Cases surged at the end of 2020, with a 111% increase since 2009. An estimated 677,769 new cases were reported in 2020. After chlamydia, it is the second most common STD in the United States. This article reviews how gonorrhea is transmitted as well as its prevention, signs, and treatment. Inti St Clair / Getty Images STI or STD? The terms STI and STD are often used interchangeably. In general, they refer to the same thing. STIs refer to the bacteria that cause the infection, while an STD is a disease that results from the infection.   How Is Gonorrhea Spread? Gonorrhea spreads through contact with an infec...