Clinics in Palmira

HIV Tests in Palmira

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

Chlamydia Tests in Palmira

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 Palmira 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 Palmira 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.

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

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 Palmira. 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 Palmira

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

How can I prevent STIs in Palmira?

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

Book your Palmira 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.