The doxyPEP “plan D” program at The R.O.C. Center is a post-exposure preventive medication that uses doxycycline to help prevent bacterial infections. It can significantly reduce your risk of contracting gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis after having sex with an infected (or potentially infected) partner.
The doxyPEP “plan D” program involves taking medications soon after having unprotected sex to reduce your risk of STIs.
Anyone who has had unprotected sex and wants to lessen the risk of developing an STI can take advantage of the doxyPEP “plan D” program at The R.O.C. Center. While this medication does not cure STIs, it helps you avoid contracting them. You should still use other safe sex practices, too.
Plan D is a prescription medication you can gain access to with the help of the providers at The R.O.C. Center. Simply take your medication exactly as instructed (two pills within 72 hours of sex) to reap the benefits of the doxyPEP “plan D” program. It can lessen your risk of chlamydia and syphilis by 70% and the risk of gonorrhea by up to 50%.
The R.O.C. Center also offers a PrEP program to reduce the chance of contracting HIV in individuals at risk because of their lifestyle.
Before being prescribed doxyPEP “plan D,” your specialist tests you for current STIs. They may order blood testing, urine tests, or swabs to find out if you have a bacterial or viral STD requiring treatment. While some STIs can be cured with medications, others aren’t curable but can be managed with medicines.
Despite using the doxyPEP “plan D” program, you should still take other safe sex precautions to reduce your risk of contracting or transmitting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Schedule an appointment at The R.O.C. Center by phone or request one online today to learn more about the doxyPEP “plan D” program and determine if it’s right for you. Walk-ins and telehealth visits are welcome.