Can STIs Go Away on Their Own?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread primarily through sexual activity and can be transmitted via bodily fluids such as blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. While some infections may resolve naturally, most STIs require medical treatment to prevent complications. They can linger, worsen, and cause long-term health problems without treatment.

If you’re sexually active, regular STI testing is essential for protecting your health—and if you are pregnant, it’s vital. Certain untreated STIs can be passed to your baby during pregnancy or delivery, which can cause serious complications.

Schedule a free appointment today to take advantage of our STI testing and treatment services, and keep reading to learn why it’s critical to be proactive.

Why Symptoms Aren’t Always Obvious

Many STIs don’t immediately cause noticeable symptoms, which means you could be infected without realizing it. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

• Fever
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Painful or burning urination
• Pain during intercourse
• Unusual vaginal bleeding
• Abnormal or foul-smelling discharge
• Lower abdominal pain

Even if symptoms seem mild or go away on their own, the infection can remain in your body and cause numerous long-term issues.

The Risks of Leaving an STI Untreated

Untreated STIs can lead to serious, sometimes irreversible complications, including:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Infertility
• Pregnancy complications such as low birthweight or premature birth
• Certain cancers linked to STIs like HPV
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Heart disease
• Arthritis

The best way to protect yourself is to get tested regularly and treat any infection promptly.

How to Lower Your Risk

In addition to testing, you can reduce your risk of contracting an STI by limiting sexual activity to one uninfected partner, avoiding risky behaviors such as drug use, and having open conversations with your partner about your sexual histories and health.

Free and Confidential Testing

At Care Net Pregnancy Center of Paradise, we provide free and confidential STI testing and treatment for both men and women. Our services include testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, and more. We also offer treatment for bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis).

Your sexual health matters. Schedule your free appointment today to get answers, protect your health, and take the next step toward peace of mind.

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Paradise does not refer for or perform abortions.