Clinics in Gorakhpur

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

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

What can I expect at my STI test appointment in Gorakhpur?

At your Better2Know STI Test appointment in Gorakhpur, we specialise in getting you tested quickly and easily.  There are no embarrassing or awkward questions, no form filling, and no need to use your real name.  The whole appointment will take around ten minutes.  Here is what you can expect:

• Arrival: Upon your arrival at Better2Know’s Gorakhpur clinic, you will be greeted by our friendly reception staff, they will ask you to wait until the clinician is ready.

• Appointment for Sample Collection:  Your trained nurse will collect your sample.  Depending on the STI tests you have chosen, this could involve a blood sample, urine sample, or swab.  Your clinician will take your blood sample and give you a container to collect your urine sample and instructions on how to collect any swab yourself.  Our experienced healthcare professionals will conduct your test swiftly and with minimal discomfort.

• After the test: Once your samples have been collected, they will be sent to our accredited laboratory for testing. Turnaround time for your results will depend on the screen or test. 

• Getting results: Your results will be uploaded into your secure online patient area as soon as they are ready.  Most tests are back within 1 to 5 working days, although some may take a little longer.  We will send you an email or SMS when all your results are back.  You can login to check them whenever you like.

• Treatment: If you do test positive, we will help you to access the treatment or referral that you need.

Book your appointment at Better2Know’s STI clinic in Gorakhpur today for fast, reliable, and confidential STI testing.

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

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

What are the most common STIs in Gorakhpur?

The most common intimate infections in Gorakhpur include:

• Hepatitis C

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that reported cases of STIs in India showed that the infections were present but not being detected as most people were not getting tested regularly. 

Better2Know makes getting tested in Gorakhpur quick and easy for men and women.  The only way to know if you have a venereal disease is to get tested.

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 Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur. 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 Gorakhpur near you.

When should I get tested for an STI in Gorakhpur?

All Venereal Diseases have an incubation period.  This is the time it takes for an infection to be detectable in your body from the time that you might have caught it. 

If you are worried about a specific incident in Gorakhpur, then the incubation period varies between 10 and 28 days depending on the infection and test method.  You can book your STI Test appointment in advance.  Please choose a date on or after the incubation period.

If you are having a regular check-up, then the incubation period is less important.  Your results will be accurate for partners up to and before the incubation period of your tests or screens.

If you think you may have been exposed to an STI, or you have any symptoms, you should get tested.

Book your STI Test in Gorakhpur online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.