STI Treatment
About STI Treatment
STI stands for sexually transmitted infection. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are transmitted and acquired during different types of sexual contact and activities.
For most STIs, starting treatment earlier is the best practice for our personal health. Although all STIs can be treated, some STIs can have big impacts on our health if left untreated for years. Since in most cases, we cannot get treated without first knowing we have an STI, testing is the first step to treatment.
Accessing STI Treatment at HIM
We offer a full range of STI treatment services, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity at every step. Our nurses are here to help you at all stages of this process—from getting tested and diagnosis, to treatment and any follow-ups necessary.
If you have tested positive for a treatable STI, have been informed of a potential contact with an STI, or are experiencing symptoms of an STI infection, you should seek treatment to avoid worsening conditions or risk of further exposure. HIM is here to help you access the treatments you may need.
GBQ men and gender diverse people who are experiencing symptoms associated with STI, have tested positive for an STI, or have been informed of potential contact with STI by a sexual partner.
In addition to providing STI testing as a measure of treatment, HIM provides treatment to the following common treatable STIs:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Genitals Warts (in limited locations)
- Other less common STI’s based on assessment and presentation
- HIM on Davie Health Centre
- HIM on the Drive Health Centre
- HIM in Surrey Health Centres
- PLUS! Testing Clinics (various locations)
- Possible exposure to an STI infection
- No MSP/Health number is needed.
- No identification needed.
You can either book an appointment or walk-in at our HIM Health Centres or one of our PLUS! Clinics (view all locations). Availability of appointments and walk-ins may vary depending on location.
FAQs
Yes, HIV/STI testing and STI treatment services at HIM are confidential. You do not need an ID to access those services.
If you are experiencing symptoms the best course of action is get tested and meet a nurse to discuss your symptoms.
There are two avenues to access STI treatment at HIM:
- HIM Health Centres which are developed with GBQ men and gender diverse people‘s sexual health needs in mind.
- PLUS! Testing Clinics which are gender-inclusive and are available for cis women clients who need STI testing and treatment services.
You need to visit a nurse to receive treatment and have testing to determine if follow-up is required.
