Trich is the only cause of vaginitis known to be spread through sex.
Many people with Trich do not know they have it, as it may have mild or no symptoms. This is why it’s important to get tested regularly for STIs if you’re sexually active.
Symptoms may include:
Bacterial Vaginosis is very common; it is not an infection but rather a condition that occurs when the vagina has improper balance of bacteria.
Symptoms may include:
Providers do not fully understand how BV spreads or how to effectively prevent it from happening. To help lower your risk of getting BV, you can:
VVC, also known as a yeast infection, is usually not acquired through sex.
Talk to a healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below.
Symptoms may include:
People who are more likely to get VVC include:
Read more about the most common STIs and other infections below to know how to get tested and treated.
Syphilis is an STI that starts as a painless sore. It can cause many different symptoms including rash, swollen lymph nodes and even brain damage and blindness.
Chlamydia is an STI that may include painful urination and abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.
Gonorrhea is an STI that causes painful urination and discharge. If untreated it may cause infertility.
Mpox is spread through close, physical contact between individuals. Symptoms can include rashes, bumps, or blisters.
Vaginitis is a term that covers multiple conditions that are not always transmitted through sex.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is often caused by a virus and there are many different kinds.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are many different types of HPV, some more serious than others. The good thing is that there is a vaccine to prevent many types of HPV.
Ayuda para facilitar las necesidades de atención médica y salud mental de personas con VIH, proporcionando además servicios de apoyo.
Un programa que ayuda a pagar los medicamentos para el VIH y otros medicamentos.
Ayuda a corto plazo para cubrir necesidades de emergencia, incluidos los servicios públicos, la vivienda y el transporte.
Ayuda para el pago de medicamentos.
Tratamiento por el consumo de drogas o alcohol en un consultorio u oficina clínica.
Cuidado dental.
Ayuda para obtener alimentos, ya sea en un banco de alimentos o con entrega a domicilio.
Información y educación sobre cómo se transmite el VIH y cómo atender sus necesidades de salud.
Línea directa para obtener medicamentos que previenen el VIH después de una exposición.
Prueba de VIH disponibles en un servicio de atención sin cita previa.
non-clinical counseling and help
Servicios médicos de atención primaria disponibles independientemente de la capacidad de pago, el estado del seguro o el estatus migratorio.
Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH relacionada con el consumo de sustancias.
Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH y las sobredosis. Los servicios incluyen el intercambio de jeringas usadas por nuevas, con el fin de prevenir el VIH y otras enfermedades transmisibles.
Atención médica para el VIH en consultorios u oficinas clínicas.
Un consejero u otro profesional que lo ayude a abordar problemas de salud mental.
Atención en salud sexual, pruebas de STI y pruebas de VIH en una clínica de atención sin cita previa.
Ayuda por parte de un abogado.
Traducción de idiomas para el médico u otro proveedor de servicios.
Acceso en línea y por teléfono a medicamentos para prevenir el VIH.
Asesoramiento de un profesional autorizado sobre qué comer según las necesidades médicas específicas y ayuda para obtener alimentos o suplementos nutricionales (como Ensure).
Transporte hacia citas médicas.
Ayuda para el pago de la vivienda destinada a personas con VIH que están sin hogar o enfrentan inseguridad habitacional.
Ayuda a corto plazo para pagar la renta.
Agency has identified itself as a provider of services specifically for the age group from 12 to 24. The agency may also provide services for other age groups.
A program that helps pay for HIV and other medications.
Short-term help paying for an emergency need, including utilities, housing, and transportation.
Help with paying for medication.
Help with getting food, either at a food bank or delivered to your home.
Services to prevent HIV transmission and overdose. Services include exchange of used syringes for new syringes in order to prevent HIV and other communicable diseases.
Information and education on how HIV is transmitted and how to take care of your health needs.
These are services that are sometimes called “Ryan White Services.” They are services to provide HIV care or other assistance to individuals with HIV.
These services are meant to help prevent HIV transmission. Some services are specific to people who are HIV negative, and other services are available regardless of HIV status.
HIV testing in a walk-in setting.
Help from a lawyer.
Help facilitating healthcare and mental health needs for people with HIV while providing support services.
Advice from a licensed professional about what to eat for a specific medical need and help getting food or nutritional supplements (such as Ensure).
Transportation to medical appointments.
A counselor or other professional to help deal with a mental health problem.
Dental care.
HIV medical care in an office or clinic.
A hotline to find medicine to prevent HIV after an exposure.
Non-clinical counseling and help.
Short-term help paying rent.
Drug or alcohol treatment at an office or clinic.
Online and phone access to medicine to prevent HIV.
Help paying for housing for people with HIV experiencing homeless or with housing insecurity.
Sexual health, STI testing, and HIV testing in a walk-in clinic.