STD testing and treatment online
Worried about an STD, or had a partner test positive? Talk to a licensed provider privately online – get advice on testing, treatment when it is appropriate, and a plan for your partners.
- Licensed providers
- Same-day visits, usually
- Video or phone
Get started Members: request a visit
Written by the CheckMD care team · Updated
Signs that need checking
Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause no symptoms at all, so testing matters. When there are symptoms, they can include:
- Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina
- Burning or pain when peeing
- Sores, bumps or blisters on or around the genitals or mouth
- Itching, pelvic pain, or pain during sex
- Bleeding between periods or after sex
How a private online visit helps
Your provider talks with you about your symptoms and possible exposures without judgment. Most STIs need a lab test to know for sure – your provider will tell you which tests make sense and where to have them done.
For some infections, and for people whose partner has tested positive, treatment can start right away and be sent to your pharmacy. Your provider will also talk about telling partners, when it is safe to have sex again and how to protect yourself, including PrEP for HIV prevention.
Medicines your provider may prescribe
- Doxycycline for chlamydia; metronidazole for trichomoniasis
- Valacyclovir or acyclovir for genital herpes outbreaks
- Gonorrhea is treated with an injection, and syphilis needs blood tests – your provider will refer you
- PrEP to prevent HIV, after the right tests
Only when it is right for you: your provider checks your symptoms, allergies, other medicines and health history first. Prescriptions go to the pharmacy you choose.
What you can do at home right now
- Avoid sex until you and your partners have finished treatment
- Tell recent partners so they can get tested
- Use condoms to lower the risk of future infections
Get care in person or urgently for
- Severe pain in the belly, pelvis or testicles, or fever
- Pregnancy with a possible STI
- A possible exposure to HIV in the last 72 hours – emergency medicine (PEP) must start fast; go to an emergency room or urgent care now
- Sexual assault – call 911 or go to an emergency room; the national sexual assault hotline is 1-800-656-4673
A virtual visit is not an emergency service. For chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, signs of a stroke or a serious injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) at any time.
Get help in three steps
Request a visit
Tell us what is going on and choose video or phone.
Talk to a provider
Usually the same day, often within hours.
Start feeling better
Get your care plan and any prescription at your pharmacy.
Questions about STD care online
Is my visit private?
Yes. Visits happen on a secure platform and your information is only shared with the people involved in your care.
Do I need a test before treatment?
Usually, yes – testing confirms the infection and the right medicine. If your partner has tested positive, your provider may treat you without waiting.
How soon after sex should I get tested?
It depends on the infection – from about a week to a few months. Your provider will tell you the right timing, and whether to test again later.
How much does an online visit cost?
Visits are part of your CheckMD membership – one yearly price, and you don't need insurance. You pay the pharmacy for any medicine. See the current plans on our pricing page or read about telehealth without insurance.
Can I be seen today?
Most visits happen the same day. Request a visit, choose video or phone and pick the earliest time.
What if I don't get better?
Book a follow-up visit. Your provider can adjust your treatment or tell you where to be seen in person. If you get worse quickly, don't wait – get urgent care.
Feeling unwell? Talk to a provider today.
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