New year, new STI? No thank you.
It’s a brand-new year, full of promise and a time for new goals and aspirations. Don’t let unwanted and avoidable sexual health issues derail your year.
Sexual experimentation is normal and fun, but it is important to keep safety in mind. Unplanned pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are more common than ever.
Make your sexual health a priority in 2023.
The statistics don’t lie
In South Africa, there are over 10 million STIs recorded per year. This means around 1 in 6 South Africans suffer from an STI every year.
Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis. Luckily, bacterial STIs, are all treatable with scheduled medication.
Some viral STIs, such as Aids, Herpes Simplex and HPV are incurable. These infections require the use of Antiretroviral medication (ARVs) to manage the condition.
STIs can have a major impact on your sexual and reproductive health. These infections can increase your risk of infertility, cancer, pregnancy complications and HIV.
Why do so many STIs go untreated?
Sexually Transmitted Infections are common and treatable. And when treated promptly, you can avoid serious complications. So why do so many people resist treatment?
- Embarrassment and shame. STIs are common and easily transmitted, so there is no need to feel embarrassed when you contract an STI. Even so, many people are too embarrassed to talk about it or visit a doctor to seek treatment.
- High cost of Doctor’s visits. Private doctor and medication fees are expensive. Even those with medical aid can be in for hefty charges.
- Less than desirable public healthcare. A visit to a public clinic or hospital involves waiting in long queues, a lack of privacy and patients often face judgement and stigma.
- Lack of information about treatment. Treatments for STIs are tested for safety and efficacy. Despite this, a lack of information can make individuals mistrust the treatment.
This discreet affordable online service could change everything
New telehealth platform, Contro, is bridging the gap between private and public sexual healthcare in South Africa. Their affordable service fees and online offering allow anyone to access STI treatment.
Book a virtual consult with one of their specialist partner doctors, and receive private and discreet care, from the comfort of your home.
After your consult, Contro’s partner pharmacy will ship your medication anywhere in South Africa at no additional cost. Plus, your treatment is discreetly delivered in plain packaging with a security seal so no one has to know.
Contro’s partner doctors can assist you with all STIs (except HIV) and also specialise in birth control and treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Contro is on a mission to revolutionise sexual healthcare in a country in need of a better, more discreet and affordable service! Visit https://contro.co.za/ for more information.
