HIV Testing and Prevention: Why It Matters More Than Ever?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making a person more vulnerable to infection and diseases. Getting tested for HIV is the only way to know HIV status. Knowing status is important to keep self and partner healthy. Delay in detection and diagnosis leads to late initiation of treatment […]
Can Circumcision Lower Your Risk of HIV? What Men Should Know
While birth control has many health benefits, it may lead to decreased libido in some cases. Hormonal birth control methods use hormones to prevent ovulation or change the conditions in your uterus and cervix. There are some hormonal medications that require daily use (short-acting) and others that your provider inserts into your arm or your […]
How Do I Know If I Have HIV? And What To Do Next? – A Clinical Advice for Malaysians
Here are some HIV statistics to ponder on. An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country. In 2022, a total of 60% of HIV infections were due to sexual relations. Those between the ages of 20 and 39 make up the highest number with 77% and over 90% […]
STD Testing- What To Expect When You Visit a Clinic
STD testing is important if you’re sexually active. Yearly testing is usually recommended especially if you’ve had multiple partners. Obviously if you experience symptoms such as penile or vaginal discharge, rashes or burning sensation when you pee, testing should be done as soon as possible. It’s does take a lot of courage to walk […]
DOKTOR, BAGAIMANA SAYA BOLEH DAPAT MASALAH STD NI?
SEGAN LA DOKTOR..MASALAH NI TERLALU PERSONAL. Bekerja di klinik yang memfokuskan berkaitan kesihatan lelaki dan perempuan dewasa, perkataan di atas antara yang biasa saya dengar bila berjumpa dengan pesakit. Sudah tentu kita akan malu untuk membicarakan soal kesihatan yang melibatkan masalah tertentu lebih-lebih lagi yang berkaitan permasalahan kesihatan seksual. Ini adalah perkara yang normal bagi […]
PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AS HIV PREVENTION
What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine which can be use to prevent someone from getting HIV from sexual exposure or injection drug use. There are different type of PrEP available in our world. You need to talk to your doctor to find out about the availability of PrEP in the clinic. Who […]