Clinics in Medellín

HIV Tests in Medellín

HIV is a serious sexually transmitted infection.  Better2Know tests for HIV at all of our Medellín 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 Medellín online now, click on the clinic nearest you to Get Started.

Chlamydia tests in Medellín

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the world.  Most men and women with a Chlamydia infection do not have any symptoms.  Especially in the first few weeks and months of infection.  Our Medellín clinic tests men and women for Chlamydia with a simple urine sample.

If you have had unprotected sex with a new partner, you should have a test for Chlamydia.  You should not wait for Chlamydia symptoms to appear to get tested.

Book an STI test at a Better2Know sexual health clinic in Medellín today using the map on this page. You can also book your appointment by calling our 24/7 helpline and speaking to a member of our Patient Services team.

How do I get a Syphilis test in Medellín?

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 Medellín.  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 Medellín sexual health clinic today to secure your sexual health.

What happens at my STD testing appointment?

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

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 Medellín 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 Medellín. 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 Medellín

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

Book your Medellín STI test appointment online now

Better2Know’s secure online booking system helps you to book your STI testing appointment online now.  Simply choose your clinic, what you want to get tested for, and when you want to go.  You can then pay for your appointment securely online.  We will send you confirmation of your appointment straight away.

Click on Book Now to Get Started.