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Search downloadable guides and handouts on a variety of sexual health topics. Available in multiple languages.
Cefixime (Suprax®) is an antibiotic taken by mouth used for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Updated May 2025 in English. Additional language translation in progress
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic given by injection into a muscle for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Updated May 2025 in English. Additional language translation in progress
Doxycycline is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Updated May 2025 in English. Additional language translation in progress
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections due to Candida species).
There are several different types of treatment for HPV (genital wart) infection. How you respond to treatment, and how long it takes your body to clear an HPV (genital wart) infection, will depend on your general health and your body’s natural defenses (immune system). This handout describes the various treatment options.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) or certain sexually transmitted infections (STI). Updated May 2025 in English. Additional language translation in progress
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent lower urinary tract infections.
Medications for the treatment of symptoms caused by yeast and fungal infections are available “over-the-counter” (OTC). This medication handout provides information about treatment with topical creams and vaginal inserts. For information about oral treatment, see fluconazole handout.