Clinics in Cootamundra

Which STIs can I be tested for in Cootamundra

Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Cootamundra 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

• 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.

What happens at my Sexual Health test in Cootamundra?

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Cootamundra, 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 Cootamundra STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing.

Chlamydia Testing in Cootamundra

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Cootamundra.  It is easily passed on from one partner to another during sex.  If left untreated it can cause long term health problems and may lead to infertility and other health issues.

You can catch Chlamydia in your genital area, throat (if you gave oral sex) or your rectum (if you received anal sex).  You will need to test each area that might have Chlamydia.

A simple urine sample will test for Chlamydia in your genital area. Your Chlamydia test result will be available in Cootamundra in just a few days. If you do test positive, we will help you to access the treatment you need to get better.

Chlamydia often does not have any symptoms. The only way to know if you are infected is to get tested in your nearest clinic in Cootamundra.

How are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Cootamundra can only be diagnosed by testing. If you are worried about a sexual encounter you have had, or if you are presenting some STI symptoms, call your local Better2Know testing centre in Cootamundra now to get your testing appointment booked.

Sexually transmitted infections are tested for using a range of different testing methods, each dependent on the STI or STD that is being tested for. Tests can be run on simple blood samples, self-collection urine samples and swab samples. Each sample is collected by a highly trained doctor or nurse in Cootamundra.

Testing with Better2Know in Cootamundra will give you a fast and accurate diagnosis and excellent onward care and support.

Can I still have sex if I have an STI?

If you test positive, it is recommended that you stop all sexual activity until you have completed your full course of antibiotics prescribed for your infection. You might also want to have follow up tests as recommended by Better2Know or your doctor, and not have sex until these come back negative.

If you have tested positive for Herpes, HIV or HPV you should consult with your Better2Know doctor about best practice for safe sex as these viruses require different management and treatment and may need long term follow up testing.   If you do have sex in this time, be sure to practice safer sex and let your partner know the risks.

STIs in Cootamundra are passed from person to person through bodily fluids. Although generally safe, kissing can also pass on STIs such as Herpes and HPV. With that in mind, it is always best to stop all sexual activity until you have finished your course of treatment.

Better2Know in Cootamundra can answer all your questions regarding your positive result, offering 24/7 advice and guidance alongside consultations with your Better2Know doctor.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Cootamundra. 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 Cootamundra 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 Cootamundra to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Cootamundra.

24-hour Cootamundra sexual health hotline

Your local Better2Know team of sexual health advisors and doctors are ready to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Better2Know Cootamundra believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Cootamundra we know that we can be there for you whenever you may need it. No lengthy waiting times, no long on hold periods. Better2Know advisors in Cootamundra are waiting to help you.