Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Find answers to common questions about appointments, general services, and testing/treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- About Clinic Visits
- About Consultations / Prescriptions
- About Testing
- STI Treatment and Preventive Medications
- About STIs
- Can STIs Be Cured?
STI Treatment and Preventive Medications
- If I test positive in a same-day test, can I receive medication on the same day?
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Yes. Our clinic provides on-site dispensing, so everything—from consultation to treatment—is completed within the clinic. You do not need to visit a pharmacy, and your medication can be provided at the time of payment, making the process very smooth.
- What treatment is given if I test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea?
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Chlamydia is treated with oral medication, while gonorrhea is treated with an injection. The gonorrhea injection is administered in the arm.
- How are bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis treated?
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Treatment involves inserting medication directly into the vagina rather than taking oral medication. Depending on your condition, a cream may also be prescribed.
- Can condyloma (genital warts) be treated?
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Yes. Our clinic treats condyloma using either a cream or liquid nitrogen. Please note that laser treatment is not available.
- What is the treatment duration for syphilis?
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Treatment is done with oral medication or injections. Syphilis injections are given in the buttocks.
Treatment duration for syphilis may vary depending on symptom progression.■ Early stage (within 1 year of infection)
Oral medication: 2 weeks Injection: 1 dose ■ Late stage (unknown infection period)
Oral medication: 4 weeks Injection: 3 doses
(once per week for 3 weeks)
- If I have gonorrhea with pus, how quickly will it improve after the injection?
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Pus typically stops within 1–2 days after the injection. Pain during urination gradually decreases. Even if symptoms disappear, you can still transmit the infection to others. Please refrain from sexual activity for at least one week.
Although symptoms generally resolve shortly after treatment, we recommend a follow-up test for confirmation of cure at least 2 weeks later.
- When can I have sex after treatment?
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- Chlamydia:
- After a follow-up test confirms a negative result.
- Gonorrhea:
- At least 7 days after the injection, but it is recommended to confirm a negative result with a follow-up test first.
- Syphilis:
- From 4 weeks after starting treatment. (Infectivity usually ends in 4 weeks, but treatment duration may exceed 4 weeks depending on symptoms.)
- Genital herpes:
- Refrain from sexual activity while symptoms are present.
- Condyloma (genital warts):
- Refrain from sexual activity while symptoms are present.
- Do you offer preventive medications (PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP)?
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Yes. Our clinic provides PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP for prevention of HIV and other STIs.
- What is PrEP?
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PrEP is one method to prevent HIV infection.
By taking the medication correctly before sexual activity, it can reduce the risk of HIV infection from sex by 99%.
➡ For more details, please see:Prevent HIV with PrEP
- What is PEP?
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PEP is one method to prevent HIV infection.
If you have had an event or activity with a risk of HIV exposure, taking PEP after the exposure—within 72 hours (3 days)—can help prevent the virus from establishing an infection in your body.
➡ For more details, please see: Concerned About Possible HIV Exposure? (PEP)
- What is DoxyPEP?
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DoxyPEP is a method used to prevent infections such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. By taking the medication within 72 hours after sexual activity, it can reduce the risk of these infections.
The preventive effects are approximately:- Chlamydia: 70-90%
- Syphilis: 70-90%
- Gonorrhea: around50%
