If you’re pregnant and have an STI, talk to your healthcare provider right away. They’ll discuss treatment options to keep you and the fetus safe.

Most STIs go away after treatment. Some may require lifelong management with medications. You can develop the same STI after it goes away if you get infected with it again.

You can take steps to protect yourself and others from sexually transmitted infections

The only way to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections is to abstain from sex (not have sex).