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Why do my Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms Come and Go?
Why do my Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms Come and Go?
Dealing with discomfort while urinating or suddenly feeling the need to go can be unsettling. However, you’re not alone; urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons people head to their doctors. These…

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How Do You Test for Herpes?
How Do You Test for Herpes?
Herpes is a common but often misunderstood sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects millions of people worldwide. Herpes, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes painful sores around the mouth or genital…

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How do Men Get Tested for STIs?
How do Men Get Tested for STIs?
Sexual health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, and understanding how to get tested for STIs is a key part of maintaining it. It’s important to understand that “STI,” or sexually transmitted infection, is the…

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Can You Test for Herpes Without an Outbreak?
Can You Test for Herpes Without an Outbreak?
Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that many people carry without realizing it. Around one in seven Canadians carry the virus — caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) — but…

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How Accurate are At-Home STI Tests
How Accurate are At-Home STI Tests
It’s easy to see why at-home STI tests have become so popular in Canada — they offer privacy and convenience, allowing you to test for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) right from the…

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How Long After Sex to Test for STIs?
How Long After Sex to Test for STIs?
If you’re sexually active — even if you use protection, like condoms or dams — you’re at risk for contracting an STI. Some people have a higher risk of getting an STI, including those who have multiple sex…

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What STIs are Tested by Urine
What STIs are Tested by Urine
Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact — and they’ve been on the rise in Canada for over a decade. They…

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How Long Does it Take to get STI Test Results Back from the Doctor
How Long Does it Take to get STI Test Results Back from the Doctor
Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections is an important aspect of preventative health for anyone who is sexually active. Yet, around half of Canadians have never had an STI test. Some cite the

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How to Get Relief from a UTI
How to Get Relief from a UTI
If you’re experiencing discomfort when you pee, you’re not alone. You might be dealing with a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs are quite common, especially among women. According to the Kidney Foundation, Canadian…

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Does a Pap Test Screen for STIs?
Does a Pap Test Screen for STIs?
When it comes to women’s health, regular screenings are essential for early detection and prevention. A pap (Papanicolaou) test, also called a pap smear, is one of the most well-known early screening tests for women to test for…

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