Common Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Protocol
Get treatment online for common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using standardized evidence-based protocols.
- Confidential online medical questionnaire reviewed by a licensed provider
- Evidence-based antibiotic prescription if clinically appropriate
- Prescription sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy within 24 hrs.
- Follow-up support and messaging if needed
Overview
About this protocol
If you’re experiencing symptoms after sexual contact or have received a positive test result, our medical team can evaluate you online and determine whether treatment is appropriate. Many common bacterial STIs can be safely treated with prescription antibiotics after a medical review.
Complete a short confidential medical questionnaire, and one of our licensed providers will review your information. If appropriate, we’ll prescribe the recommended treatment and send it to your preferred pharmacy within 24 hrs.
Conditions this protocol may treat
- Chlamydia
- Ureaplasma
- Mycoplasma hominis
Treatment recommendations are always individualized based on your symptoms, testing, medical history, allergies, pregnancy status, current medications, and current clinical guidelines.
What to expect
- 1. Your symptoms are reviewed. Tell us what you’re experiencing and when it started.
- 2. Your medical history is reviewed. Include current medications, allergies, and any prior diagnoses.
- 3. Your lab results are reviewed, if available. Upload or describe any STI testing you’ve already had.
- 4. Our medical team determines if antibiotics are appropriate. A safe plan is developed based on your case.
- 5. Once approved, your prescription is sent electronically. It is sent to your preferred pharmacy or our pharmacy services.
Important treatment guidelines
- Finish the entire course even if you feel better.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure while taking doxycycline.
- Take with plenty of water.
- Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking your dose.
- Avoid taking with calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc supplements, antacids, or dairy products within 2 hours of your dose.
- Avoid sexual activity until treatment is completed and your provider advises it is safe to resume.
- Sexual partners may also require evaluation and treatment.
Medication details
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg
14 tablets
Take one tablet by mouth twice daily for 7 days.
Your provider may recommend a different medication or treatment plan based on your specific diagnosis.
Seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, or severe persistent diarrhea.
Possible side effects
Common side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal irritation if taken without enough water
- Upset stomach
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need a positive test to use this protocol?
No. You can complete the intake if you have symptoms after sexual contact, a known exposure, or a positive test result. The provider will review your history and any available lab results and determine whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate. Testing may be recommended if you do not have confirmed results.
Which infections can this protocol treat?
Depending on your evaluation, this pathway may be appropriate for infections such as chlamydia, ureaplasma, and Mycoplasma hominis. Your provider will choose the medication and duration based on your symptoms, testing, allergies, pregnancy status, current medications, and current clinical guidelines.
How quickly will I receive treatment?
Provider review is typically completed within 24 business hours. If a prescription is approved, it is sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy within 24 hrs. Pharmacy fulfillment time varies by location.
What if I am pregnant or might be pregnant?
Pregnancy status is a critical part of the intake. Some antibiotics used for bacterial STIs are not safe in pregnancy, and others require special dosing. Your provider will review this carefully and may recommend in-person evaluation if needed.
Do I need to tell my partners?
Sexual partners may also require evaluation and treatment. Your provider can advise you on notification and partner treatment based on your specific diagnosis and local guidelines.
Can I get a refund if treatment isn’t approved?
You are not charged for medication unless a licensed provider approves your prescription. The consult fee covers the provider’s review. If the provider determines treatment is not appropriate, they will explain why and may recommend next steps.
Licensed US providers
Every order is reviewed by a provider licensed in your state before anything is dispensed.
Licensed US pharmacies
Prescriptions are filled and shipped by verified US pharmacy partners, discreetly packaged.
Care that continues
Message your care team after your order with dosing, safety, or refill questions.
What patients say
Care people come back to
“The intake took ten minutes and a provider messaged me the same afternoon with dosing instructions. It felt like real care, not a checkout page.”
“I appreciated how straightforward and confidential the process was. My prescription was at the pharmacy the next day.”
“The provider answered my follow-up questions quickly and made sure I understood the treatment plan.”
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials are not medical advice and do not guarantee that a provider will issue a prescription.