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Search downloadable guides and handouts on a variety of sexual health topics. Available in multiple languages.
This BCCDC Position Statement includes a summary of recent evidence for using doxycycline as prophylaxis (doxyPEP) for STI prevention, as well as information to guide clinicians on how to prescribe and manage doxyPEP.
A one-page document to answer frequently asked questions related to the treatment of syphilis with Bicillin® L-A.
Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera®) a form of progesterone given by injection into a muscle for the prevention of pregnancy. For more information refer to the Options for Sexual Health medication handout.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Levonorgestrel (Plan B® or generic equivalent), is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy after sex. The tablet (pill) should be taken as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of last sexual contact. It can work up to 5 days (120 hours) after sex, but is less effective with time.
Bicillin® L-A (long-acting penicillin G benzathine) is the preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis. It is given by intramuscular injection in two divided doses into each hip/buttock muscle at the same visit.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections due to Candida species).
Cefixime (Suprax®) is an antibiotic taken by mouth used for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic given by injection into a muscle for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.