Clinics in Gori

Which STIs can I get tested for in Gori?

At your nearest sexual health clinic in Gori you can be tested quickly and confidentially for our wide range of STIs:

• Gonorrhoea

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HPV and Genital Warts

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Ureaplasma

• Trichomonas

• Gardnerella

• Mycoplasma

You can choose whether to test for these STIs one at a time or we have a number of screens put together by our sexual health medical experts, which provide you with a comprehensive and meaningful range of STIs.

What will happen during my appointment at the Gori sexual health clinic?

When you arrive at Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Gori, you will be greeted by reception and be shown to a private consultation room, where a nurse will take your sample. The samples you give will depend on your chosen screen or test. Your appointment will usually take no longer than 10-15 minutes. During the consultation, you can ask the nurse any questions you may have about the testing process.

Your sample will be sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis. Depending on the test or screen, this process will take between 1 to 7 days. When your results are ready, they will be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area. You will also receive notification of your results by SMS or email. Better2Know will help you access the medication and care you will need if you test positive.

Choose the sexual health clinic nearest you in Gori on the map on this page to begin your online booking.

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Gori require either a blood sample, a urine sample, or a swab sample.  Some screens will require a combination of these.

However, we understand that some people are not comfortable providing intimate swabs. That is why most of our tests and screens only require a blood or urine sample (or both). Swabs only need to be used in certain circumstances when testing for specific infections and are usually self collected.

A trained medical professional will collect blood samples during your appointment. If a urine sample or swab is required, you will be given instructions on how to collect it for your chosen tests.

Call our 24/7 Gori helpline for more information about the testing process.

How will I get my test results?

We understand that our patients will want to receive their STI test results as confidentially as possible. While we offer the option of receiving notifications of your test results via SMS or email, we also upload your results to your secure online Patient Area. This online space is protected through secure encryption and is only accessible to you. We endeavour to have all test results delivered between 1 to 7 days of our accredited laboratory receiving your sample.

Speak to a member of our Gori Patient Services team by calling the number listed at the top of this page. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about your test results.

If I have a sexually transmitted disease, can it be cured?

STDs are very common in Gori, and most are easily cured. Depending on the infection, you may only need a single dose of medication to clear the infection. The treatment you get will depend on the STD you have tested positive for.

There are some STDs that cannot be cured. These can be effectively managed with the right health care and treatment to help you live a long and healthy life.

For more information on STDs and how they are cured, call the phone number listed on this page to speak to one of our knowledgeable and friendly Sexual Health Advisors in Gori.

What are the symptoms of an STI?

STIs can have many symptoms: some obvious and some less so. What makes many STIs so common in Gori is that many of their symptoms can be minor or mistaken for other less serious infections. Because of this, people may not get tested. That is why it is always better to know your sexual status if you are concerned about any symptoms.

The symptoms you get will depend on the infection. When they do appear, your symptoms may include:

• Itching or burning sensations in the genitals or the groin area

• Any unusual discharge from the penis or vagina

• Pain or burning sensations during urination

• Pain during normal sexual intercourse

• New and unusual skin blemishes such as warts, sores, blisters, chancres, or rashes in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Lasting pain in the lower abdomen

• Symptoms that may be mistaken for the flu or other infections, such as fever, body aches, or fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss

• Unusual vaginal bleeding between periods

Most people with an STI do not have any symptoms in Gori. It is possible to have an infection for months or years and not know it.

If you have an STI and leave it untreated, you could develop serious health complications, such as problems with your fertility, an increased risk of developing cancer, reduced immune function, and problems with major organ systems.

Get tested with Better2Know today to find out your sexual health status. Start your online booking by choosing a sexual health clinic in Gori near you.

HIV testing in Gori

If you are concerned about HIV, Better2Know offers accurate and reliable testing options that will give you quick results. At our sexual health clinic in Gori all you need to do is provide a simple blood sample.  Your HIV Test results are sent to you quickly and confidentially after our accredited laboratory completes its analysis. You also have the option of receiving your test results via SMS message or email.

Book your HIV test in Gori online now by selecting the best clinic for you on the map above.  If you need help, please call our Sexual Health Advisors, who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make the best possible decisions for your sexual health.