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DoxyPEP: A New Option to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections
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<blockquote data-quote="Nelson Vergel" data-source="post: 274422" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>DoxyPEP, a term that stands for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, represents an innovative approach in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This method involves the use of the antibiotic doxycycline, taken after sexual intercourse, to prevent the development of bacterial STIs. Emerging as an alternative to traditional preventive measures like condoms, DoxyPEP is gaining attention in the medical community.</p><p></p><p>Evidence from recent studies indicates that DoxyPEP is effective in reducing the incidence of STIs. The treatment, which involves taking doxycycline a few hours post-sex, has shown promise in preventing infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It's important to note, however, that DoxyPEP is not a replacement for other forms of STI prevention like condoms, particularly since it does not protect against HIV or other non-bacterial STIs.</p><p></p><p>The introduction of DoxyPEP comes at a time when rates of bacterial STIs are on the rise, posing a significant public health challenge. By offering a new preventive tool, DoxyPEP could play a crucial role in reducing the spread of these infections. However, its use should be guided by healthcare professionals, taking into account individual health profiles and risk factors.</p><p></p><h2> Sources</h2> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10776032/#:~:text=Evidence%20from%203%20randomized%20trials,STI%20in%20the%20prior%20year" target="_blank">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.mdedge.com/pediatrics/article/267529/transgender-health/doxypep-new-option-prevent-sexually-transmitted" target="_blank">mdedge.com - DoxyPEP: A New Option to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/24/doxypep-std-sti-prevention/" target="_blank">washingtonpost.com - DoxyPEP offers an alternative to condoms to prevent STDs</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/health/doxycycline-syphilis-gonorrhea-chlamydia.html" target="_blank">nytimes.com - A New Way to Prevent S.T.I.s: A Pill After Sex</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/20/1220691158/doxy-pep-sti-prevention-pill-women-after-sex" target="_blank">npr.org - There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2211934" target="_blank">nejm.org - Postexposure Doxycycline to Prevent Bacterial Sexually</a></li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nelson Vergel, post: 274422, member: 3"] DoxyPEP, a term that stands for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, represents an innovative approach in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This method involves the use of the antibiotic doxycycline, taken after sexual intercourse, to prevent the development of bacterial STIs. Emerging as an alternative to traditional preventive measures like condoms, DoxyPEP is gaining attention in the medical community. Evidence from recent studies indicates that DoxyPEP is effective in reducing the incidence of STIs. The treatment, which involves taking doxycycline a few hours post-sex, has shown promise in preventing infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It's important to note, however, that DoxyPEP is not a replacement for other forms of STI prevention like condoms, particularly since it does not protect against HIV or other non-bacterial STIs. The introduction of DoxyPEP comes at a time when rates of bacterial STIs are on the rise, posing a significant public health challenge. By offering a new preventive tool, DoxyPEP could play a crucial role in reducing the spread of these infections. However, its use should be guided by healthcare professionals, taking into account individual health profiles and risk factors. [HEADING=1] Sources[/HEADING] [LIST=1] [*][URL='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10776032/#:~:text=Evidence%20from%203%20randomized%20trials,STI%20in%20the%20prior%20year']ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention[/URL] [*][URL='https://www.mdedge.com/pediatrics/article/267529/transgender-health/doxypep-new-option-prevent-sexually-transmitted']mdedge.com - DoxyPEP: A New Option to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections[/URL] [*][URL='https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/24/doxypep-std-sti-prevention/']washingtonpost.com - DoxyPEP offers an alternative to condoms to prevent STDs[/URL] [*][URL='https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/health/doxycycline-syphilis-gonorrhea-chlamydia.html']nytimes.com - A New Way to Prevent S.T.I.s: A Pill After Sex[/URL] [*][URL='https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/20/1220691158/doxy-pep-sti-prevention-pill-women-after-sex']npr.org - There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not[/URL] [*][URL='https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2211934']nejm.org - Postexposure Doxycycline to Prevent Bacterial Sexually[/URL] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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