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  1. Bacterial vaginosis

    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina. Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, treatments, prevention and where to get help.

  2. Pubic lice (crabs)

    Pubic lice (crabs) spread through skin-to-skin contact and can cause small red areas, sores and itching.

  3. Trichomonas

    Trichomoniasis (or trichomonas) is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, notifying partners and where to get help.

  4. Molluscum contagiosum

    Molluscum contagiosum can be mistaken for genital warts or pimples, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. More on symptoms, rash, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

  5. Scabies

    If you have scabies, your sexual partners and household members need to be treated. More on symptoms, scabies rash, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

  6. Vaginal thrush

    Vaginal thrush is common. All about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and what to do if you keep getting vaginal yeast infections.

  7. Genital warts

    Genital warts are a common sexually transmissible infection (STI). About causes, signs, symptoms, transmission, treatment, reinfection, prevention, HPV vaccines, cervical cancer screening and support.

  8. Chlamydia

    Chlamydia is called a 'silent infection' because many do not realise they have it. Includes causes, symptoms, risks, transmission, diagnosis, STI checks, treatment, prevention, notifying partners.

  9. Genital herpes

    Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.

  10. Syphilis

    Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

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