It's usually a good idea to talk to your parents about what's going on with you, but if you don't feel you can do that, ask your health center about their confidentiality policies when you make your appointment. Even if you are under 18, you can consent to your own treatment for STIs. Get your results. If your test is negative, you can breathe a big sigh of relief. You will also need to think about how to be safer in the future.
Condoms are the best way for people who have sexual intercourse to keep from getting STIs.
They're easy to use and can be an exciting part of sexual relationships. If your test is positive, treat your infection exactly as your health care provider tells you to. Chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and bacterial vaginosis are caused by bacteria, and can be treated with antibiotics. If taken correctly, the antibiotics will completely cure the infection. It's very important to take all of your antibiotics, exactly as your health care provider tells you to, so that the infection is completely destroyed.