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Doxycycline After Unprotected Sex Significantly Reduced STIs

A significant proportion of bacterial sexually transmitted infections – gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis – were prevented with a dose of doxycycline after unprotected sex, according to preliminary results of a clinical trial.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea

Tubal Ligation No Better Than IUD at Preventing Pregnancy

When women's health researchers analyzed Medi-Cal data to see how two long-term contraceptives performed in the real world, they were surprised to find IUDs work at least as well as tubal ligation, while causing fewer side effects.

Hand holding a copper IUD contraceptive