Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted infections (or STIs) are communicable diseases which can be passed between individuals via sexual intercourse. Typically, they are transmitted through semen or vaginal fluid during unprotected sex (without a barrier contraceptive, such as a condom) or through genital contact.

Many people are diagnosed with STIs each year – in 2012, almost half a million new cases were reported in the UK alone. There a number of different types of STI, the treatments for which may vary.

If you have had unprotected sex and think you may have been exposed to an STI, it is important to seek medical advice immediately and get tested. Some STIs may appear symptomless, but they can cause serious lasting damage if left untreated.

Undoubtedly, the best way to prevent exposure to STIs is to practice safe sex. But, if you think you may be suffering from an infection, Express Doctor may be able to help you get the treatment you need. We offer a confidential online consultation and prescription service, along with a range of medicines to treat certain infections. We also stock a number of medications which can help to treat recurring problems, such as vaginal thrush or herpes.

Condyline

This product is a brand of podophyllotoxin. The medication comes as a solution and is used to treat genital warts, which are often caused by human papilloma virus (HPV).

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Cefixim

Suprax is a brand of Cefixime, a cephalosporin antibiotic effective in treating certain bacterial infections. Like many antibiotics, it works by ceasing the growth of bacteria.

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Canesten Gyno

This product contains clotrimazole, an active ingredient used to treat fungal infections and provide relief from associated symptoms.

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Aldara

Aldara is a medication used to treat genital warts caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) and has also been used in the treatment of other certain types of skin condition.

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Doxycycline

This medication is a tetracycline antibiotic, used to treat numerous types of bacterial infection. It is commonly applied to medicate sexually transmitted infections (or STIs) such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea.

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Amoxil

This medication is a type of antibiotic, containing the agent amoxicillin. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin commonly used to fight a range of various bacterial infections, including gonorrhoea.

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Zithromax

Zithromax is a brand of azithromycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means that it is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections affecting various parts of the body.

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