Special Report: Advances in STI Screening and Treatments

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In recognition of Sexual Health Awareness Month, Contemporary OB/GYN convened a panel to explore evolving strategies in STI testing and management, with a focus on implications for women’s health. Moderated by Kylee Johnson, MS, APRN, the discussion highlighted regulatory updates, the growing role of at-home testing, and best practices for managing infections in pregnancy.

Panelist Brooke Redmond, MD, a neonatal critical care physician, emphasized how congenital conditions tied to STIs—such as syphilis and perinatal HIV—remain a concern, underscoring the need for early screening and maternal treatment. Diagnostic expert Denise Haney, PhD, provided insight into the shifting laboratory landscape, including the adoption of more sensitive molecular assays and streamlined workflows that allow earlier detection and improved patient counseling.

The panelists agreed that integrating updated screening technologies into prenatal and routine women’s health visits is essential to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. They also stressed the importance of patient education around at-home and point-of-care options, which can expand access, particularly in underserved communities.

Our Experts:

• Kylee Johnson, MS, APRN, is a women’s health nurse practitioner at Rocky Mountain Women's Clinic.
• Brooke Redmond, MD, is an attending neonatal critical care physician at the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. She is the creator and director of the 24/7 BABY program.
• Denise Heaney, PhD, is a senior scientific affairs manager in Diagnostics Information Solutions at Roche Diagnostics Corporation in Indianapolis.

Redmond and Johnson have no relevant disclosures to report. Relevant disclosures for Heaney include Roche.

References:

1. Hufstetler K, Llata E, Miele K, Quilter LAS. Clinical Updates in Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2024. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2024;33(6):827-837. doi:10.1089/jwh.2024.0367

2. World Health Organization. Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections. Published 2025. Accessed September 30, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK616637/