What To Do If You Test Positive For An STI

LONDON - Jan. 13, 2021 - PRLog -- If you are sexually active, then you are at risk of getting an STI. If you just had an STI test in London and the result is positive, you do not have to worry. Most people find themselves in the same situation and, if you are one of them, you may have a lot of fears and questions like 'what you should do next', 'who you should tell', and 'how to get rid of the infection' but, you do not need to worry.

Get treatment

All STIs can be treated. Some take longer to be treated while others require only a short course of treatment. It is important to start treatment immediately after the doctor diagnosis of an STI.

Inform your partner(s)

If your STI result is positive, ensure you inform your previous and current partner so that they can get tested too. Your partner(s) both present and past are at a high risk of having an infection you already tested positive to.

Most people usually find it difficult to talk about issues relating to sexual health, so you can speak to your doctor about subtle ways to let your partner(s) know they are at risk of having an STI.

Avoid having sex

Having sexual intercourse when you are infected makes the transmissionof an STI to someone else super easy. If you find out that you have an STI, try to avoid sex until your treatment is complete and you are sure that you are healthy. This is the only way to ensure that you do not pass the STI to anyone else.

Consider a test of cure to be certain you are not infected.

If you think you still have an infection, consider having the test after your treatment to ensure your peace of mind. Most medications for STIs are sufficient to treat the infection if they are taken correctly so, if you took your medications correctly, this might not be necessary. However, having the test done again can increase the certainty about your status and give you peace of mind.

Get help now!!!

You can get help at STD Check Clinic London if you think you have an STI. We offer private, confidential, sexual health testing and treatment. With our excellent sexual health services, we can help you minimise the effect of an STI on your life and health. You can visit our website https://www.stdcheck.london/ or book an appointment for your STI testing and treatment in London or counselling with a qualified sexual health expert.