Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and can be passed on during sex or through sexual contact. They can usually be treated at a sexual health or Family Medicine clinic. Symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can include: an unusual discharge from your vagina (front hole), penis, or anus (back hole); pain when peeing; lumps or skin growths around your genitals or anus (back hole); a rash; unusual vaginal (front hole) bleeding; itchy genitals; anus (back hole) blisters; or sores or warts around your genitals or anus (back hole).

Some STIs are curable, and some aren't. For example, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C and trichomoniasis are curable, while hepatitis B, herpes and HIV are not curable. HPV is not specifically treatable, but our bodies often clear this infection on their own. All STIs can be treated, and the symptoms managed. HIV now has excellent treatment options and patients do no have a reduced life span. At Meadow, we'll diagnose your condition and help you find an effective treatment plan.

Anyone who has sexual contact with another person is at risk of getting an STI. Some STIs cause symptoms and others do not. A person with an STI can pass it to others through contact with skin, genitals, mouth, rectum, or body fluids. This includes contact through vaginal (front hole) sex, anal (back hole) sex, or oral (throat) sex.