Clinics in Vake

Which STIs can I get tested for in Vake?

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

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HPV

• Genital Warts

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Ureaplasma

• Mycoplasma

• Trichomonas

• Gardnerella

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 kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Vake 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 Vake helpline for more information about the testing process.

If I test positive, do I need to tell my sexual partners?

If you test positive for an STI in Vake, it is best to inform all your current and recent sexual partners about your status, wherever they are. Doing this will help you protect their sexual health and keep the infection from spreading.

We understand that telling sexual partners about an STI can be embarrassing or awkward for some people. That is why we offer our Partner Notification system. This system allows you to send an anonymous notification to your sexual partners about your status that does not reveal your identity. Our partner notification system is available to you in your secure patient area putting you in total control of who you tell and if you share your name with them.

Call our Vake Patient Services team to get more information about any advice or guidance you may need during this process.

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 Vake 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 Vake. 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 Vake near you.

HIV testing in Vake

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 Vake 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 Vake 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.

Syphilis testing in Vake

Once thought to be fairly rare in modern times, Syphilis infections are on the rise around the world and in Vake. Regular testing for Syphilis in sexually active people will help reduce the spread.

Syphilis can cause serious harm to your health if it is not caught early enough. Identifying the infection can be difficult because Syphilis can often be mistaken for other, less serious infections, meaning most people will not seek medical attention when they have symptoms.

Get your Syphilis test today by scheduling an appointment at one of Better2Know’s Vake sexual health clinics. Call the number listed at the top of this page or begin your booking by choosing a clinic near you on the map provided.

Book your STI Test in Vake online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Vake sexual health clinic on the map above nearest you and choosing your STI tests.  You will be able to choose your appointment date and time and pay online.

Our secure payment portal means that your payment will be secure and your STI Test appointment in Vake will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.