Clinics in Barham

Which STIs can I be tested for in Barham

Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Barham to ensure that you get the right STI tests when you need them the most. We test for all STIs and STDs including:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• Hepatitis B

• HPV

• Mycoplasma

• Gardnerella

• Trichomonas

Our medical team has created a range of Better2Know STI screens, each testing for more than one infection and designed for your particular testing needs. If you are not sure which screen is right for you, then please choose our Full STI Screen.

With Better2Know, your STI testing worries will be put at ease.

Gonorrhoea Testing in Barham

Barham has one of the highest rates of gonorrhoea infection in Australia. This is why testing yourself for Gonorrhoea has never been more important. By providing a simple urine or swab sample, you will know in a matter of just a few days if you are infected with Gonorrhoea.

Diagnosing Gonorrhoea early can prevent you from further health complications. The Gonorrhoea bacteria is increasingly gaining resistance to antibiotics. By testing and detecting it early, you will protect your health, reduce the rate of Gonorrhoea infections, and lower the number of antibiotic resistant cases of this worrying STI.

Testing for gonorrhoea in Barham could not be easier with Better2Know by your side.

What happens at my Sexual Health test in Barham?

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Barham, you will be greeted by one of our friendly and highly trained doctors or nurses. They will take you through to a private and discreet consultation room, where they will guide you through the testing process.

There they will take your sample and answer any questions you might have. You can carry on with your day as soon as your sample is collected.  You can expect your results in a matter of days. With no lengthy waiting periods your nearest Barham STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing.

FAST STI Test results in Barham

Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Barham. Our accredited partner laboratory in Barham will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.

Results times in Barham are between 1-4 days depending on the test you choose.  As soon as your results are ready they will be reviewed by a doctor and then sent straight through to your private patient area on our secure website.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

Many STIs do not present symptoms in the early and sometimes even later stages of infection. Symptoms will also often vary between infection and person. Regular testing in Barham with your local Better2Know clinic is the only way to keep yourself and your partners safe from STIs.

Some signs of an STI infection are:

• pain when urinating or during sex

• lumps or lesions on the genital area

• unusual discharge

• pain in the lower back and kidney area

• flu-like symptoms

• swelling of the penis and/or testicles

• sore throat

• body rashes

If you have one or any of these symptoms, you should test right away. You can book your appointment quickly and easily with Better2Know at one of our many clinics in Barham. With our flexible and available booking options you can get your test and results within just a few days.

Call your Better2Know STI test centre in Barham today using the number above. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.

How often should I get tested for an STI?

You should get tested for an STI every time you have an encounter with a new sexual partner. It can be easy to let life in Barham take over and not prioritise your sexual health but protecting and maintaining your overall health as well as your sexual health will lead to a better understanding of yourself going forward.

Testing often in Barham is easy with your local Better2Know testing centre. With flexible appointment times we can fit into your schedule with ease.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Barham. Better2Know’s team of sexual health advisors and doctors are on hand to support and guide you through the next steps.

First, you should stop all sexual activity and inform any recent sexual partners of your result. You can do this anonymously with Better2Know’s partner notification system available in your secure patient area.

Your local team of advisors in Barham will then be able to help you organise your onward treatment and further testing if necessary. If you would prefer, your advisors can help you speak to other medical professionals in Barham to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Barham. Book your appointment today.