Clinics in Dhanbad

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

When you arrive at Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Dhanbad, 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 Dhanbad on the map on this page to begin your online booking.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) vary depending on which one you have. Most men and women with an STI do not have any symptoms.  If you do have symptoms, then many different STIs share common symptoms, but need different treatment.  You cannot diagnose an STI based on symptoms alone.  It is important to get tested at your nearest sexual health clinic in Dhanbad if you have symptoms or have had sex with a new partner so that you can get the right treatment.

The most common symptoms of venereal disease include:

• Unusual discharge from the penis, vagina, or anus

• Pain during urination

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Sores, blisters, bumps, or rashes on the genitals, rectum, or mouth

• Itching or irritation around the genital area

• Abdominal pain

• Fever or flu-like symptoms

• Swelling or tenderness in the genital area

• Unexplained weight loss

• In women: unusual vaginal bleeding, particularly after sex

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you get tested. Better2Know provides you with confidential and convenient STI testing in Dhanbad.  We will get you fast results to answer all your sexual health concerns.

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

If you test positive for an STI in Dhanbad, 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 Dhanbad Patient Services team to get more information about any advice or guidance you may need during this process.

What is the difference between a test and a screen?

An STI test is for when a patient is concerned about one infection. For example, if you have had unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner who later informs you that they have Chlamydia, you would want to get a Chlamydia test.

An STI screen is recommended by the Better2Know Dhanbad medical team. A screen involves checking for several different STIs simultaneously. Screens are best used when an individual has had sex with a new partner and wants to get peace of mind by having a more comprehensive look at their sexual health.

Regular STI testing and screening is an essential part of maintaining good sexual health and preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Dhanbad.

HIV testing in Dhanbad

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 Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad 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.

HPV Testing in Dhanbad

HPV is a significant risk for Cervical Cancer in women, and other cancers in both men and women.  There are over 100 types of HPV, 40 of which can be passed on sexually and around 14 are said to be High Risk for Cancer.  Cervical Cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in India.

HPV can increase your risk on penile, vulval, rectal and oral cancers.  It can be passed on by both men and women and is very common.  Low Risk HPVs are a common cause of genital warts in both men and women in Dhanbad.

Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Dhanbad can test you for HPV.  Most doctors suggest that women should have a routine HPV test every three to five years.  With fast results and onward support when you need it, book your HPV test now.

24/7 Dhanbad Sexual Health Hotline

If you need a little bit more help before you book, please call our 24/7 sexual health hotline on the number above.  We will be pleased to help you, understand your symptoms and concerns, and book you in for your private and confidential STI test at one of our Dhanbad clinics.