STIs

Many people don’t have symptoms even when they have an STI. But if you‘ve been sexually active, it’s a good idea to get tested if you notice any of the following symptoms: 

• Sores, bumps or blisters on or near the genitals, mouth or anus
• Burning and pain while urinating or during a bowel movement
• Swelling around your genitals (groin area)
• Unusual vaginal discharge or smell
• Burning or itching in vagina or vulva (the “lips” or external part of the vagina)
• Vaginal bleeding that’s not associated with a period
• Pelvic pain during sex
• Persistent pain in pelvic area
• Pus or discharge from the penis

Sometimes symptoms go away even when the STI is still present. Testing is the only sure way to know. When you book an appointment with us, be sure to let us know if you have symptoms so we can schedule the correct appointment for you.

Red Door can help you make an STI prevention plan that works for you. 

Testing

Testing is the only way to know for sure if someone has an STI. 

If you're sexually active, it's recommended to get tested at least once a year.

If you have multiple partners, testing every 3 to 6 months is recommended. 

We understand that every person has unique needs. Your Red Door provider can help you decide how often to get tested. 

PrEP

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is an HIV prevention medication. People who are HIV negative can take PrEP to reduce their risk of getting HIV. 

PEP

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a medication for people who don’t have HIV but may have been exposed to it within the last 72 hours.

The sooner you see a provider for PEP the better, since it's most effective when taken closest to the time of exposure. We prescribe PEP during regular clinic hours. 

Doxy PEP

Doxy PEP (doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis) is a preventive treatment for bacterial STIs from anal and oral sex. Ask your provider about starting Doxy PEP. 

Vaccines

We offer vaccinations that protect against:

• Mpox
• HPV (human papillomavirus) 

Call us to schedule a vaccine or ask about vaccination during your clinic visit. 

No-cost condoms, dental dams, and lube

Condoms and dental dams are barriers that help prevent transmission of STIs.

Lube (lubricant) is used during sex to prevent friction, which increases pleasure and helps prevent STI transmission through small tears in anal and vaginal tissue. Lube also helps prevent condoms from breaking.

No-cost condoms and lube are available in our lobby during regular clinic hours, no appointment necessary.

When a patient has an STI, treatment is needed to stop the infection from causing longer-term health issues and to prevent spread to sexual partners. Red Door's specially trained staff will talk openly with you to determine the right treatment.

Red Door treats most common STIs. We refer patients to other providers to treat STIs that we don’t treat in our clinic.

Other infections we treat at Red Door include:

• Urinary tract infection (UTI) - antibiotic pills
• Bacterial vaginosis (BV) - antibiotic pills
• Scabies - cream
• Yeast infection - pills or cream 
• Molluscum contagiosum - liquid nitrogen (freezing growths)