A new study by the Department of Health Behaviour in the United States has looked at whether condoms prevent non-viral STIs.  A non-viral STI includes: Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis,  ureaplasma and mycoplasma.

Although the results of the study may not be very surprising – we have all long been told that condoms (other than abstinence) are one of the best ways of  preventing the spread of any STI and STD, it is probably a good idea to check, which is what the research team have done.

929 patients who were receiving treatment for an STI were studied, and they received a daily prompt to ask them whether they had had heterosexual vaginal intercourse.  The study concluded that used correctly and consistently: condoms greatly reduced the transmission of non-viral STIs.

Better2Know can test for viral and non-viral STIs and STDs including HIV at any of its nationwide private clinics.  Please call us using the number provided at the top of the page for details.




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