Clinics in Chía

Which STDs should I test for in Chía

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

What happens at my STD testing appointment?

Better2Know does everything we can to provide a compassionate, confidential STD testing service to everyone in Chía.

When you arrive for your appointment, a nurse will join you in a private consultation room. The nurse will take your samples and send them to our accredited laboratory for analysis.

Depending on the screen or test you choose to get, you may need to provide a blood sample, urine sample, or a swab sample. You should be in and out of your appointment in 10-15 minutes.

We can help you to get tested now, choose the sexual health clinic nearest you in Chía on the map above to start your online booking.   

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 Chía. 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 Chía

When you or your partner is pregnant in Chía, 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 Chía 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 Chía or call us on the number above.

How can I prevent STIs in Chía?

The only way to not have an STI in Chía is to not have sex.  Condoms, femidoms and dental dams can help to prevent STIs spreading, but they will not work all the time.  Sometimes bodily fluids are exchanged before the condom (or other barrier method) is put on (or in) and sometimes they may break, or not be used properly.

Having only one sexual partner at a time and regular STI testing in Chía can help to stop infections spreading.  If you do test positive, you should let your sexual partners know so that they can also get tested and treated.

If you are worried that your condom did not work, or it has been over three to six months since your last STI test, you should get tested.

The earlier you get diagnosed; the sooner you can get treated. Call our Chía helpline to book an STI screen at a sexual health clinic near you.

What should I do if I have an STI in Chía?

Do not worry!  Better2Know is here to help you to get tested and treated in Chía.  When you test with Better2Know we will help you to get the right treatment or referral for you.

In your online patient area, you will be able to notify your partners of the STI or STIs that you tested positive for.  We have written the message for you, so all you have to do is enter their name and press send.  This helps to keep them safe.

We will then arrange a consultation for you with one of our team who will help you know which medication is right for you or for serious infections refer you to a specialist.  We will help you whatever your circumstances.

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.