Different STIs need different treatments. These can range from medication to topical creams to injections and more. When you test positive for an STI, your doctor or nurse will let you know what treatment you need and how to get it.
Some STIs, like chlamydia can be cured by taking a course of antibiotics. This usually involves taking two tablets once, and then avoiding sexual activity for seven days, but your doctor or nurse will tell you know what you need to do.
Other STIs, like herpes, don’t have a cure but can be managed through medication, which reduces symptoms. It’s important to remember that from a medical perspective, herpes is really common and usually nothing more than a mild skin condition.