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Acyclovir and Valacyclovir Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Acyclovir (Zovirax®) and Valacyclovir are antiviral medications taken by mouth for the treatment of genital herpes.

Amoxicillin Treatment
Aug 18, 2021Amoxicillin is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Azithromycin Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Azithromycin is an antibiotic taken for the treatment of certain sexually transmitted infections.

Cefixime Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Cefixime (Suprax®) is an antibiotic taken by mouth used for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Ceftriaxone Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic given by injection into a muscle for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Doxycycline Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Doxycycline is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Fluconazole Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections due to Candida species).

Genital Wart (HPV) Treatment
Jul 4, 2019There are several different types of treatment for HPV (genital wart) infection. How you respond to treatment, and how long it takes your body to clear an HPV (genital wart) infection, will depend on your general health and your body's natural defenses (immune system). This handout describes the various treatment options.

Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception
Jul 5, 2019Levonorgestrel (Plan B® or generic equivalent), is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy after sex. The tablet (pill) should be taken as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of last sexual contact. It can work up to 5 days (120 hours) after sex, but is less effective with time.

Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera®) Treatment
Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera®) a form of progesterone given by injection into a muscle for the prevention of pregnancy. For more information refer to the Options for Sexual Health medication handout.
Metronidazole Treatment
Jul 4, 2019Metronidazole is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) or certain sexually transmitted infections (STI).

Nitrofurantoin
Jul 4, 2019Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent lower urinary tract infections.

Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin® L-A) for Treatment of Syphilis
Jul 5, 2019Bicillin® L-A (long-acting penicillin G benzathine) is the preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis. It is given by intramuscular injection in two divided doses into each hip/buttock muscle at the same visit.

Yeast and Fungal Infections: Internal and External Genital Treatments
Jul 4, 2019Medications for the treatment of symptoms caused by yeast and fungal infections are available "over-the-counter" (OTC). This medication handout provides information about treatment with topical creams and vaginal inserts. For information about oral treatment, see fluconazole handout.
