Sexually transmitted infection (STI) partner treatment
If your sexual partner has an STI, you need to be tested. MinuteClinic® recommends that your partner is seen for their own full STI evaluation for their safety and for the highest standard of care.
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Services are available at MinuteClinic (virtual care also available) and CVS Pharmacy®

Insurance and pricing
Most insurance accepted. Check your coverage or estimate the cost of your visit if you’re uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
Does your partner have an STI? Get testing info here.
What is an STI?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI, sometimes referred to as a sexually transmitted disease or STD) is an infection or disease that you get from unprotected sex. You can get them from vaginal, oral or anal sex. You can even get them from skin-on-skin contact with an infected person. Some STIs are not serious. Others are serious and might not go away if untreated.
Getting help
Your MinuteClinic health care provider can discuss your symptoms and health history. They can order tests and write any necessary prescriptions. MinuteClinic providers may refer female patients out for higher levels of care, because the STI may be of higher risk to those patients and cause more serious health consequences if left untreated.
- You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.
Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment.
If you made your appointment online
Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.If you made your appointment in the clinic
Sign in at the electronic kiosk.If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment
To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.- When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
- Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for the visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
- At the end of your visit, you will be provided with a visit summary, a receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.
STI causes, symptoms, types and side effects
Organisms in a person’s blood, semen, vaginal or other bodily fluids cause STIs. These organisms usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. If you find out you’ve had sex with someone who has an STI, you’ll need to have STI testing and any necessary treatment.
- Itchy anus or genitals
- Lumps or skin growths near the genitals or anus
- Pain when urinating
- Rashes, blisters or sores around the genitals or anus
- Unusual discharge from the vagina, anus or penis
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Chlamydia
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- HIV
- Pubic lice
- Scabies
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Blisters, warts, rashes, sores or swelling of infected areas
- Constant flu-like symptoms
- Damage to major organs, such as the brain, heart, kidneys and liver
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Possible effects on fertility
STI testing and treatment
- Antibiotics
- Antiviral drugs
The type of treatment you receive will depend on your STI diagnosis.
- Blood sample
- Swab of the inside of the mouth, genitals or sores
- Urine sample
Different STIs require different testing and treatment periods. After treatment, you may need additional tests to make sure the treatment worked.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ: This material is for reference only and should not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions. Please visit a health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of any symptoms you may be experiencing. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 or visit your local emergency department.
REFERENCES USED AS SOURCES FOR THIS PAGE:
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1. Expedited Partner Therapy via CDC. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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2. Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and/or Trichomonas vaginalis via Minnesota Department of Health. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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3. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) via NHS. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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4. Chlamydia Overview via NHS. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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5. About Chlamydia via CDC. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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6. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) via MayoClinic. Accessed 10 October 2024.
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7. Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) via CDC. Accessed 10 October 2024.