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HIV/STI Treatment and Care

Screening and treatment for STIs from an LGBTQ+ Competent Provider will ensure you are as healthy as possible. Intermountain Health offers this service primarily in Utah.

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STI screening, treatment, & prevention

Certain populations have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you are sexually active, especially with more than one partner, it is important to get tested regularly for STIs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, HPV, and Herpes, as many can be without symptoms. Treating sexually transmitted infections is vital to keeping you and your partners healthy.

There are preventive medications designed to reduce your risk of acquiring certain STIs. For example, PrEP for HIV prevention, DoxyPEP for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis prevention. There are vaccines available to prevent HPV infections, which reduces the risk for some cancers.

Get fast access to PrEP, without an appointment. Complete the health assessment form, consult with a pharmacist over the phone and PrEP can be shipped to your door.

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HIV prevention & treatment

HIV prevention

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk for HIV transmission. Over the past several years, safe and effective medications have been developed which greatly lower the risk of getting HIV. Talking about your risk factors and options with your provider will help determine if you are a good candidate for one of these medications.
  • Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) includes medicines that can lower your risk of getting HIV. It usually involves two medicines that are combined in one daily pill. Another form, given as a shot every eight weeks, is also available. PrEP is not recommended for everyone, but it can help people who are at high risk. Talk to your doctor to see if PrEP is right for you. Learn more about taking medicine to prevent HIV before exposure (PrEP).
  • Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should only be used in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV. Learn more about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

HIV treatment 

HIV treatment has advanced significantly since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the 1980s. Now HIV can be effectively treated, often with one pill a day. People who are diagnosed with HIV can go on to live long and healthy lives when they are getting care from the right provider.

"All of my questions and concerns were carefully discussed in a manner that helped me work through my own anxiety.”

— Grateful Patient

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