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The Importance of HPV Testing — Malaysia Patient Guide
What is HPV infection? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a type of virus most frequently transmitted through sexual contact. HPV can affect anyone who is sexually active, both women and men. It is estimated that 80% of…
Explainer: What you need to know about HIV and AIDS — Malaysia Patient Guide
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, attacks and damages the human immune system. When left untreated, HIV kills a type of immune cell called a T-Cell. As the condition progresses more T-Cells get attacked. This makes…
Anonymous Syphilis Testing — Malaysia Patient Guide
Overview Caused by the bacteria known as Treponema Pallidum, Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) once thought to have been almost eradicated in the 1940’s and 50’s after the discovery of penicillin. In…
Anonymous Rapid Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Test — Malaysia Patient Guide
According to both the US CDC and statistics in Malaysia, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are the top 2 STIs. Left untreated, these diseases can cause serious long-term consequences like infertility and complications during…
How to check for HIV — Malaysia Patient Guide
Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus that can infect humans. If left untreated in the body, over time, they cause progressive failure of the immune system. As a result, life-threatening…
Risk of HIV Transmission Through Blowjob — Malaysia Patient Guide
A recent news report by Channel News Asia titled “HIV-positive man who donated blood during pandemic faces charge of lying about sexual history” may have caused some concern in the community with regards to the issue…
Which STD Tests Should I Get In Malaysia?
STD screening can be a confusing topic for many. For anyone who is sexually active, getting tested for STDs should be part of your regular health screening to protect yourself. People often only get tested when they…
What Are Pubic Lice (Crabs) & How Do You Get Them? — Malaysia Patient Guide
Pediculosis Pubis is an infestation by the crab louse, Pthirus Pubis. Also known as “crabs”, pubic lice infestation is a relatively common but unreported sexually transmitted disease (STD) and it is estimated that 2%…
How to Test for Oral STDs — Malaysia Patient Guide
It is a common misconception amongst both men and women that oral sex (i.e. fellatio, cunnilingus, and analingus) is completely risk-free when it comes to infections. While oral intercourse is often thought to be a…
Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women — Malaysia Patient Guide
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a major issue amongst women of any age. They may lead to a variety of complications as they can affect the reproductive health of women if left untreated. For this reason, It…
HIV PrEP & HIV PEP For HIV Prevention — Malaysia Patient Guide
Hi, I’m Dr. Jonathan Ti from Dr. Tan and Partners, and today I’d like to talk about HIV PrEP. PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis , and it has emerged in recent years as one of the most effective ways to prevent…
Why is my vagina itchy? (Video) — Malaysia Patient Guide
Vaginal itching is a fairly common and unpleasant symptom that most women may experience at some point in their life. There can be many causes of vaginal itching. While most cases tend to give rise to the discomfort…