Managing an STI result

Choose the infection below for calm, practical guidance about treatment, recovery, and follow-up.

What this means for you

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Treatment and recovery

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Sex during treatment

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When to follow up

• Retesting may be recommended. Many people are advised to retest after around three months to confirm the infection has cleared and to check for re-exposure.
• Clinics can help if symptoms return or get worse. If something doesn't feel right, or new symptoms appear, the clinic that treated you can advise what to do next.
• NHS 111 can advise outside clinic hours. For severe or worsening symptoms when a clinic is closed, 111 can advise you on what to do next.

This page provides information only. It is not medical advice. For emergencies call 999 (UK), 112 (EU), or 000 (Australia/NZ).