Clinics in Lindisfarne

Which STIs can I be tested for in Lindisfarne

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

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

• HPV

• Hepatitis A, B and C

• HIV

• 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 Lindisfarne?

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

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 Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne. 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 Lindisfarne 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 are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne.

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

What are the most common STIs in Lindisfarne?

The most common STIs in Lindisfarne include:

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV

Getting tested for these common STIs in Lindisfarne is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Lindisfarne is easy with Better2Know who is ready to help you get your appointment booked and support you with the information you need to preserve your sexual and reproductive health.

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 Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne. 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 Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne to give you the peace of mind you require.

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