Clinics in Galapa

HIV Tests in Galapa

HIV is a serious sexually transmitted infection.  Better2Know tests for HIV at all of our Galapa clinics.  You can get tested without having to use your real name.  If you are worried about anyone knowing you have been tested, we will not know who you are, and will keep your results confidential.

HIV is not curable but can be managed with the right medication.  The key to successful treatment is to start medication early.  You should include an HIV test whenever you have a new sexual partner.

You can book your HIV test in Galapa online now, click on the clinic nearest you to Get Started.

How do I get a Syphilis test in Galapa?

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 Galapa.  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 Galapa 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 Galapa helpline. You can also book online using the map on this page to find a sexual health clinic near you.

What happens at my STD testing appointment?

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

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 Galapa 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 Galapa. Booking your appointment is easy.  Please click on the sexual health clinic nearest you on the provided map and book your appointment online now.

How can I prevent STIs in Galapa?

The only way to not have an STI in Galapa 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 Galapa 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 Galapa helpline to book an STI screen at a sexual health clinic near you.

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

Do not worry!  Better2Know is here to help you to get tested and treated in Galapa.  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.

Speak to a member of our team today using the number at the top of this page.