General guidance
Managing an STI result
Choose the infection below for calm, practical guidance about treatment, recovery, and follow-up. If you want the full decision guide first, start on the help page.
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.
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This page provides information only. It is not medical advice. For emergencies call 999 (UK), 112 (EU), or 000 (Australia/NZ).