About PrEP
What is PrEP? PrEP stands for ‘Pre Exposure Prophylaxis’. It is medications that can help prevent HIV. PrEP can be used by HIV-negative people to
In these pages, we explain more about STI transmission, its prevention, and possible tests and treatments, among other things. Click on any of the following links to find out more.
What is PrEP? PrEP stands for ‘Pre Exposure Prophylaxis’. It is medications that can help prevent HIV. PrEP can be used by HIV-negative people to
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. Never heard of Chlamydia before? That
How soon will I receive my STI test? If you order a test via our website on working days before 6 p.m., you should receive
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is because chlamydia can spread easily, and often has no symptoms. Therefore, most
What does MSM mean? MSM stands for men who have sex with men and refers to people assigned male at birth who engage in sexual
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks your immune system, making you more vulnerable to invading viruses and bacteria. HIV attacks immune cells
It is often mistakenly believed that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can only affect the genitals. However, it is also possible for certain STIs to infect
If you have a new partner or have recently had unprotected sex, testing yourself for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a good idea. However testing
If you have had unprotected sex recently and developed symptoms consistent with an STI, you should consider testing yourself. But did you know that certain
Gonorrhoea is an STI caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. Gonorrhoea is usually spread through unprotected sex with an infected person. Have you had unprotected
Mycoplasma genitalium, often referred to as M. genitalium, is a sexually transmitted bacteria that can cause infections of the genital tract, including the cervix, rectum,
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. While most people recover complete from hepatitis B, it can sometimes lead
If you have been warned by a partner, received an anonymous alert (such as via partnerwaarschuwing.nl), are experiencing STI symptoms, or have had unsafe sex, it’s
STIs can cause a range of symptoms in men, from itching, burning, or unusual discharge. Furthermore, many STIs have similar symptoms which can make it
During an STI test, bodily material (blood, urine, or a swab) is collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis. With an at-home test, you
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can present themselves in a variety of ways in women, and sometimes do not cause any symptoms at all. Symptoms that
You can test yourself for STIs from home with Homed-IQ’s self-tests. However, it is important to take into account the window period of each STI in
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Although a syphilis infection does not always cause detectable symptoms,