STI Testing and Treatment
Worried about an STI? If you have had unprotected sex, changed partner or have symptoms, Sunderland Sexual Health can help. Our service is free, confidential and non-judgemental.
Book an Appointment or Order a Home STI testing Kit
Do I need a test?
You should consider testing if:
- You have had sex without a condom.
- You have a new sexual partner.
- You have changed sexual partners.
- You are worried you may have been exposed to an STI.
Not everyone with an STI will have symptoms. Many infections can be present without causing any signs or symptoms. The only way to know you have an infection is to take an STI test.
Common STI symptoms
If you have symptoms such as:
- An unusual discharge or vaginal bleeding,
- Pelvic pain or pain with sex.
- Testicular pain.
- Spots, sores or blisters.
- Stinging or burning when passing urine.
I have symptoms: Book an Appointment
I do NOT have symptoms: Order a Home STI testing Kit
Can STIs be treated?
Most STIs can be treated effectively, especially when they are diagnosed early.
Getting treatment helps to:
- Prevent passing the infection to others.
- Reduce the risk of long-term health problems.
- Protect your future fertility and reproductive health.
What happens when I get tested?
- Book an appointment or order a home test kit.
- Provide your samples.
- Receive your results
- If treatment is needed, we'll contact you and explain the next steps.
Find out more about common sexually transmitted infections:
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
HIV
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
You can also find out more about STIs on the NHS website: Sexually Transmitted Infections
