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# Ruclear: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV and Syphilis testing & treatment

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## Posts
- [Septrin (Co-trimoxazole) for HIV: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/septrins-effectiveness-for-hiv/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Generic HIV Medications: Which Drugs Are Available and How to Access Them](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/generic-hiv-medications/): Which HIV medications are available as generics?
- [Could an mRNA Vaccine Protect Against HIV? Current Research](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/mrna-vaccine-protect-against-hiv/): Could an mRNA vaccine protect against HIV?
- [HIV and Sleep Problems: Causes, Effects, and How to Improve Sleep](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/sleep-and-hiv/): Sleep and HIV
- [Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hepatitis-c-and-hiv/): Hepatitis C and HIV
- [Atazanavir (Reyataz): HIV Protease Inhibitor Guide](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/atazanavir-reyataz-protease-inhibitor-antiretroviral-drug/): Atazanavir (Reyataz) protease inhibitor antiretroviral drug
- [Rezolsta for HIV: Dosage, Side Effects, and How It Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/rezolsta-hiv-protease-inhibitor/): Rezolsta HIV protease inhibitor
- [Maraviroc (Celsentri): CCR5 Inhibitor for HIV Treatment](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/maraviroc-celsentri-ccr5-inhibitor/): Maraviroc (Celsentri) CCR5 inhibitor
- [HIV Drug Resistance: Why It Happens and How It’s Managed](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/resistance-to-anti-hiv-drugs/): Resistance to anti-HIV drugs
- [Food and Water Safety for People Living with HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/food-and-water-safety-for-people-living-with-hiv/): Food and water safety for people living with HIV
- [Lenacapavir (Sunlenca): The First HIV Capsid Inhibitor](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/lenacapavir-sunlenca-hiv-capsid-inhibitor/): Lenacapavir (Sunlenca) HIV capsid inhibitor
- [Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission: Risks, Prevention, and UK Guidelines](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/mother-to-child-hiv-transmission/): How likely is mother-to-child transmission of HIV?
- [Lipodystrophy and HIV Treatment: Causes, Types, and Management](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/lipodystrophy-and-hiv-treatment/): Lipodystrophy and HIV treatment
- [Zidovudine (AZT) for HIV: The First HIV Medication](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/zidovudine-for-hiv/): Zidovudine for HIV
- [Bone Problems and HIV: Osteoporosis, Fractures, and How to Protect Your Bones](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/bone-problems-and-hiv/): Bone problems and HIV
- [Raltegravir (Isentress): The First HIV Integrase Inhibitor](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/raltegravir-isentress-hiv-1-integrase-strand-transfer-inhibitor/): Raltegravir (Isentress) HIV-1 integrase strand-transfer inhibitor
- [HIV and Stroke Risk: What the Evidence Shows](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/stroke-and-hiv/): Stroke and HIV
- [Fostemsavir (Rukobia): HIV Attachment Inhibitor for Treatment-Experienced Patients](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/fostemsavir-to-treat-hiv/): Fostemsavir to treat HIV
- [Starting HIV Treatment: What to Expect in Your First Weeks and Months](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/starting-hiv-treatment/): Starting HIV treatment
- [Cobicistat: The HIV Drug Booster Explained](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cobicistat-for-hiv/): Cobicistat for HIV
- [Blood Tests Before Starting or Changing HIV Treatment](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/blood-tests-before-starting-hiv-treatment/): Blood tests before starting or changing HIV treatment
- [PrEP and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Interactions and Considerations](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/interactions-between-prep-and-gender-affirming-hormone-therapy/): Interactions between PrEP and gender-affirming hormone therapy
- [Lopinavir/Ritonavir (Kaletra) for HIV Treatment](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/lopinavir-ritonavir-for-hiv/): Lopinavir/ritonavir protease inhibitor drug for HIV
- [PrEP and HIV Drug Resistance: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/prep-and-drug-resistance/): PrEP and drug resistance
- [Evotaz for HIV: Atazanavir/Cobicistat Combination](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/evotaz-for-hiv-treatment/): Evotaz for HIV treatment
- [Ibalizumab (Trogarzo): Monoclonal Antibody for Multi-Drug Resistant HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/ibalizumab-trogarzo-for-treating-hiv/): Ibalizumab (Trogarzo) for treating HIV
- [Doravirine (Pifeltro): A Guide to This HIV Medication](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/doravirine-pifeltro-anti-hiv-drug/): Doravirine (Pifeltro) anti-HIV drug
- [Cancer and HIV: Risks, Screening, and Prevention](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cancer-and-hiv/): Cancer and HIV
- [Stribild for HIV: The Four-Drug Single Tablet Regimen](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/stribild-for-hiv/): Stribild for HIV
- [Abacavir and Lamivudine (Kivexa): HIV Backbone Medication Guide](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/abacavir-lamivudine-hiv-medications/): Guide to Abacavir and lamivudine HIV medications
- [HIV Test Sensitivity and Specificity: What the Numbers Mean](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/sensitivity-specificity-hiv-tests/): Sensitivity and specificity of HIV tests
- [Why Is an HIV Prevention Vaccine So Difficult to Develop?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/difficult-hiv-prevention-vaccine/): Why is it so difficult to make a HIV prevention vaccine?
- [Coronary Heart Disease and HIV: Risk, Prevention, and Treatment](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/coronary-heart-disease-hiv/): Coronary heart disease and HIV
- [Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF): The Safer Tenofovir for HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/tenofovir-alafenamide-hiv-treatment/): Tenofovir alafenamide HIV treatment
- [Disclosing Your HIV Status: Who, When and How](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/disclosing-your-hiv-status/): Pros and cons of disclosing your HIV status
- [Hyperbilirubinaemia and Atazanavir: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hyperbilirubinaemia-and-atazanavir/): Hyperbilirubinaemia and atazanavir
- [Lung Problems and HIV: Common Conditions and What to Watch For](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/lung-problems-and-hiv/): Lung problems and HIV
- [Influenza, Flu and HIV: Why Vaccination Matters](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/influenza-flu-and-hiv/): Influenza (flu) and HIV
- [Cognitive Impairment, Dementia and HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cognitive-impairment-dementia-and-hiv/): Cognitive impairment, dementia and HIV
- [Is HIV a Disability in the UK?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-a-disability-uk/): Is HIV a disability in the UK?
- [HIV and the Immune System: How It All Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-immune-system/): HIV and the immune system
- [Telling People You Have HIV: A Practical Guide](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/telling-people-that-you-have-hiv/): Telling people you have sex with that you have HIV
- [Nevirapine: How This Anti-HIV Drug Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/nevirapine-anti-hiv-drug/): Guide to Nevirapine anti-HIV drug
- [Getting Pregnant When You Have HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/getting-pregnant-hiv/): Getting pregnant when you have HIV
- [Eviplera: How This Anti-HIV Drug Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/eviplera-anti-hiv-drug/): Guide to Eviplera anti-HIV drug
- [Cervical Screening When You Have HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cervical-screening-information-hiv/): Cervical screening: information for people with HIV
- [Can HIV Be Cured? Where the Science Stands](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/can-hiv-be-cured/): Can HIV be cured?
- [UK Law on Confidentiality and HIV Status](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/the-uk-law-on-confidentiality-and-hiv-status/): The UK law on confidentiality and HIV status
- [How Much Does HIV Treatment Cost the NHS?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/how-much-does-hiv-treatment-cost-the-nhs/): How much does HIV treatment cost the NHS?
- [Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/non-hodgkin-lymphoma-and-hiv/): Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and HIV
- [Can Condoms Protect Against HIV?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/can-condoms-protect-against-hiv/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [PrEP Benefits, Truvada Side Effects and Risks](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/prep-benefits-truvada-side-effects-risks/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Home HIV Testing Accuracy: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/home-hiv-testing-accuracy/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Anal Sex and the Risk of HIV Transmission](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/anal-sex-risk-of-hiv-transmission/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [False Negative HIV Results: What They Mean and Why They Happen](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/false-negative-hiv-results/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [What Is the p24 Antigen and Why Does It Matter for HIV Testing?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/p24-antigen/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Biktarvy for HIV: A Guide to Your Treatment](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/biktarvy-for-hiv/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [HIV Risk: Estimating the Risk From a Single Exposure](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-risk-estimated-exposure/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Life Expectancy With HIV: The Modern Reality](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/life-expectancy-living-with-hiv/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Causes of Painful Sex and How to Treat It](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/causes-of-painful-sex/): References UK clinical guidance from the NHS, the British HIV Association (BHIVA), and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Last updated: April 2026.
- [Do You Have to Disclose Your HIV Status to an Employer?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/disclose-hiv-status-employer/): Do you have to disclose your HIV status to an employer?
- [Why You Should Not Take an HIV Treatment Break](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/why-not-to-take-a-hiv-treatment-break-with-studies/): Why not to take a HIV treatment break with Studies
- [High Blood Pressure and HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/high-blood-pressure-and-hiv/): High blood pressure and HIV
- [Dovato for HIV: A Two-Drug Regimen](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/dovato-medication-for-hiv/): Dovato medication for HIV
- [Chronic Kidney Disease and HIV: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/chronic-kidney-disease-and-hiv/): Chronic kidney disease and HIV
- [Darunavir (Prezista) for HIV: A Guide](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/guide-to-darunavir-prezista-for-hiv/): Guide to Darunavir (Prezista) for HIV
- [Etravirine for HIV: How This Medication Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/etravirine-hiv-medication/): Etravirine HIV medication
- [Juluca for HIV: A Two-Drug Maintenance Regimen](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/guide-to-juluca-hiv-medication/): Guide to Juluca HIV medication
- [Ritonavir for HIV: How This Medication Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/ritonavir-medication-for-hiv/): Ritonavir medication for HIV
- [Symtuza for HIV: A Complete Single-Tablet Regimen](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/symtuza-medication-for-hiv/): Symtuza medication for HIV
- [Smoking and HIV: Why Quitting Matters More Than Ever](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/smoking-and-hiv/): Smoking and HIV
- [Blood Problems and HIV: Anaemia, Low Platelets and More](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/blood-problems-and-hiv/): Blood problems and HIV
- [How to Lose Weight If You Have HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/how-to-lose-weight-if-you-have-hiv/): How to lose weight if you have HIV
- [Anxiety and HIV: Coping and Getting Support](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/anxiety-and-hiv/): Anxiety and HIV
- [Are HIV Tests Accurate If You’re on PrEP, PEP or ART?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/are-hiv-tests-accurate-in-people-taking-hiv-treatment-prep-or-pep/): Are HIV tests accurate in people taking HIV treatment, PrEP or PEP?
- [HIV-1 Subtypes: What They Are and Why They Matter](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-1-subtypes/): HIV-1 subtypes
- [Healthy Eating for People Living with HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/healthy-eating-for-people-living-with-hiv/): Healthy eating for people living with HIV
- [Feeling Sick After Taking HIV Medication: What to Do](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/what-should-i-do-if-im-sick-after-taking-my-hiv-meds/): What should I do if I'm sick after taking my HIV meds?
- [Pregnancy and Birth with HIV: Having a Healthy Baby](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/pregnancy-and-birth-information-for-people-with-hiv/): Pregnancy and birth: information for people with HIV
- [PrEP and Sexually Transmitted Infections](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/prep-and-sexually-transmitted-infections/): PrEP and sexually transmitted infections
- [My HIV Is Undetectable — Can I Stop My Medication?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/my-hiv-is-undetectable-can-i-stop-my-medication/): My HIV is undetectable, can I stop my medication?
- [Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS)](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/immune-reconstitution-inflammatory-syndrome-iris/): Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
- [HIV Criminalisation Laws Around the World](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-criminalisation-laws-around-the-world/): HIV criminalisation laws around the world
- [Female-to-Female Sexual Transmission of HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/female-to-female-sexual-transmission-of-hiv/): Female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV
- [Lamivudine for HIV: How This Medication Works](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/lamivudine-antiretroviral-medication-for-hiv/): Lamivudine antiretroviral medication for HIV
- [Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Injections for HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cabotegravir-and-rilpivirine-injections-for-hiv/): Cabotegravir and rilpivirine injections for HIV
- [Anal Cancer and HIV: Risk, Screening and Prevention](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/anal-cancer-and-hiv/): Anal cancer and HIV
- [PrEP Failures and Breakthrough HIV Infections](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/prep-failures-breakthrough-infections/): PrEP failures (breakthrough infections)
- [Side Effects of HIV Treatment: What to Expect](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/side-effects-of-hiv-treatment/): Side-effects of HIV treatment
- [LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum): A Guide](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/guide-to-lgv-lymphogranuloma-venereum/): Guide to LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)
- [HIV and Mental Health: Looking After Your Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-mental-health-emotional-wellbeing/): HIV, mental health & emotional wellbeing
- [What Are Logs in HIV Viral Load Results?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/what-are-logs-in-hiv-viral-load-results/): What are logs in HIV viral load results?
- [Travel Insurance for People with HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/travel-insurance-for-people-with-hiv/): Travel insurance for people with HIV
- [Safer Breastfeeding Rules for Women Living with HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/ten-safer-breastfeeding-rules-for-women-living-with-hiv/): Ten safer breastfeeding rules for women living with HIV
- [HIV Treatment and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/hiv-treatment-and-drug-drug-interactions/): HIV treatment and drug-drug interactions
- [How Do I Know If I Have HIV?](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-hiv/): How do I know if I have HIV?
- [HIV and High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks, and Management](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/cholesterol-and-hiv/): Cholesterol and HIV
- [One Pill a Day: Single-Tablet HIV Treatments](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/one-pill-a-day-hiv-treatments/): One-pill-a-day HIV treatments
- [Erectile Dysfunction and HIV](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/erectile-dysfunction-and-hiv/): Erectile dysfunction and HIV
- [Efavirenz for HIV: An Older NNRTI Still in Use](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/guides/efavirenz-hiv-medication/): Efavirenz HIV medication

## Pages
- [STI Rates by Area: Every Council in England Ranked](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/sti-rates-by-area/): New STI diagnoses vary enormously across England. In 2025 the rate ranged from 2,708 per 100,000 residents in Lambeth down to 230 in Herefordshire — an 11.8-fold gap between the highest and lowest council. The England average was 570.
- [Interactive STI Trends Dashboard](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/sti-trends/): ...
- [STI Risk Assessment Tool](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/sti-risk-assessment-tool/): Our evidence-based STI risk calculator uses the latest UK Health Security Agency statistics and clinical guidelines to provide personalized sexual health screening recommendations. Whether assessing risk from a single sexual encounter or ongoing lifestyle risk factors, get accurate guidance on STI testing timeframes and next steps.
- [Cookie & GDPR Notice](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/cookie-gdpr/): Welcome to RuClear.co.uk, a service provided by RUClear.co.uk (“us”, “we”, “our”). This Cookies and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Notice outlines our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service and informs you about your privacy rights under the GDPR.
- [Website Disclaimer](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/disclaimer/): Last updated: 15 June, 2023
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/terms-conditions/): Welcome to RUClear.co.uk (“Website”, “Site”, “We”, “Our”, “Us”).
- [Sitemap](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/sitemap/)
- [RUClear – Greater Manchester](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/greater_manchester/): RUClear offer Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea tests to Greater Manchester residents (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan) for adults of all ages, sexes and preferences.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Our website address is: http://ruclear.co.uk.
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- [Blog](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/blog/)
- [About us](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/about-us/): RUClear offers confidential tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, and syphilis.
- [Home](https://www.ruclear.co.uk/): Your health is top our priority