Clinics in Bogotá

Which STDs should I test for in Bogotá

Better2Know are experts in sexual health.  Whatever your concerns we can help you quickly and without knowing your real name.  In Bogotá we can test you for:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Genital Warts

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

• Trichomonas

• Gardnerella

If you are not sure what test to get, you can call our 24/7 Bogotá helpline to speak to our Patient Services team. They can discuss your situation with you and help you determine what testing service you will need.

How do I get a Syphilis test in Bogotá?

Syphilis is an infection caused by bacteria.  It is a common infection passed on by skin contact with a syphilis sore.  This most often happens during sex.

Both men and women can catch and pass on syphilis in Bogotá.  Syphilis can do a lot of damage to your health, but it can also be treated easily.  You can get syphilis more than once.

If you have had syphilis once, it will always show up in future Syphilis tests, so please let us know if you have this infection before.

The first step in treating Syphilis is getting tested. Book your STI test at our Bogotá sexual health clinic today to secure your sexual health.

What is a sexually transmitted infection?

A sexually transmitted infection (STI), sometimes called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), is an infection that is most often passed from one person to another during sex.  This can include skin, blood, semen, or bodily fluid contact.

HIV is passed on by blood-to-blood contact which can occur during penetrative sex, or the sharing of needles.  Herpes is passed on by skin to skin contact and can be passed on whether or not penetration occurred.

You do not need to have vaginal or anal sex to have an STI.  STIs can be passed on during oral sex, kissing and mutual masturbation.

STIs usually do not have symptoms in the first few weeks of a new infection, which is why they are easy to pass on.  You can book your appointment today by calling our 24/7 Bogotá helpline. You can also book online using the map on this page to find a sexual health clinic near you.

How will I get my STI test results in Bogotá?

Better2Know provides a confidential STI testing service in Bogotá that respects your privacy and need to get fast results to confirm your sexual health status.  We will notify you of your test results by SMS or email as soon as they are all ready. They will also be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area.

Your area is protected through secure encryption and accessible only to you.  You can check on the progress of your results at any time.  If you choose a screen, some results may be back sooner than others.

Speak to a member of our Bogotá Patient Services team now for more information about the testing process.

How do I know if I have an STD?

Our doctors say that you cannot diagnose an STD on symptoms alone.  The only way to know if you have an STD is to get tested.

Most men and women do not experience any symptoms when they contract an infection. Some people can go months or even years and not show many, or any, outward symptoms. That is why it is important to get tested often, especially if you are sexually active or have had sex with a new partner.

When they do occur, common STD symptoms include:

• Unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus

• Painful urination

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Blemishes, such as sores, blisters, bumps, or rashes that appear on the genitals, rectum, or mouth

• Itching around the genital area

• Pain in the abdomen

• Flu-like symptoms, including fever and headaches

• Unusual weight loss

• In women: unusual vaginal bleeding, particularly after sex

If left unaddressed, STDs can result in severe health complications including infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, certain types of cancer, and a compromised immune system.

If you have concerns about your sexual health, take the initiative to get tested today at a Better2Know clinic in Bogotá. Booking your appointment is easy.  Please click on the sexual health clinic nearest you on the provided map and book your appointment online now.

STIs and pregnancy in Bogotá

When you or your partner is pregnant in Bogotá, it is one of the most important times for a woman not to get an STI.  Having an STI while you are pregnant can cause serious damage to your unborn baby.  You should always follow the advice of your Bogotá doctor and midwife when you are pregnant, but if you are worried you should test for:

• HIV

• Herpes (if you have never had herpes before)

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

STIs can be passed on to your baby before or during the birth.  Most transmissions (passing on to your baby) can be prevented (including HIV) but your midwife needs to know that you have an STI to be able to stop the baby becoming unwell.

Book your test online by choosing the sexual health clinic nearest you in Bogotá or call us on the number above.

Phone our 24-hour sexual health hotline if you need more help

Our sexual health advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you have any questions.  They will be able to answer your questions and make your STI test booking.  Please call the number at the top of the page now.