Clinics in Hoshiarpur

Can I get an STI if my partner and I did not have sex?

You can still get an STI even if you do not have full sexual intercourse. While having unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex will put you at higher risk of contracting or spreading an STI, some infections can also be spread in other ways.

The Herpes Simplex Virus, Syphilis, and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can spread through skin-to-skin contact, such as coming into contact with a sore, wart, or skin blemish.  Other STIs, like HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, can be spread through any blood-to-blood contact.  This includes needle stick injuries, using unsterilised equipment, or sharing needles.

If you are concerned about a sexual encounter, whether or not you used protection, you should get an STI test. You can use our online chat to speak to one of our advisors or book online now.

Gonorrhoea Testing near you in Hoshiarpur

Gonorrhoea is an STI that can affect the genitals, mouth (if you have given oral sex) and anus (if you have received anal sex).  It is important to include Gonorrhoea in your STI tests in Hoshiarpur as it is a common STI. 

Gonorrhoea can cause infertility in women and reduced fertility in men.  It can be easily passed on from one person to another.  Most people with Gonorrhoea do not have any symptoms in the first few weeks and months of a new infection.

Our Hoshiarpur clinics near you test for Gonorrhoea in your genital area with a urine sample.  This will be tested in our laboratory and as soon as your results are back, we will report them to you.

Book your Gonorrhoea test in Hoshiarpur by calling the number above or booking online now.

HPV and cervical cancer testing in Hoshiarpur

Better2Know provides reliable and confidential HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing at our Hoshiarpur sexual health clinic. HPV is a common virus, there are over 100 types, of which 40 can be sexually transmitted.  Some of these types are low risk and cause genital warts, others are high risk and are linked to certain cancers, especially cervical cancer in women.

During your HPV test, a cervical swab (for women) or a swab of the suspected genital wart (for men and women) will be taken and sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis. This very accurate test will detect both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV.

Book your HPV test at our STI clinic in Hoshiarpur by selecting the sexual health clinic nearest you on the map above.

STIs and pregnancy in Hoshiarpur

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

When should I have an STI test?

If you are sexually active in Hoshiarpur, getting tested regularly will help you maintain your sexual health and the sexual health of your future partners.

You should get tested if:

• You are sexually active with more than one partner

• You have had unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a new partner

• You have begun a sexual relationship with a new partner

• You have sexual relationships with multiple partners

• You have symptoms of an STI

• A previous sexual partner tells you that they have an STI

It takes a short amount of time for an STI to be found in your body.  This is called the incubation period.  The incubation period will range from 10 to 28 days depending on the test and STI. If you have symptoms, you can get tested today.

Speak to our Sexual Health Advisors in Hoshiarpur on the number above for more information about when you should get tested.

What should I do if I have an STI in Hoshiarpur?

Do not worry!  Better2Know is here to help you to get tested and treated in Hoshiarpur.  When you test with Better2Know we will help you to get the right treatment or referral for you.

In your online patient area, you will be able to notify your partners of the STI or STIs that you tested positive for.  We have written the message for you, so all you have to do is enter their name and press send.  This helps to keep them safe.

We will then arrange a consultation for you with one of our team who will help you know which medication is right for you or for serious infections refer you to a specialist.  We will help you whatever your circumstances.

What is the difference between an STI test and a screen?

An STI test is designed to confirm or rule out the presence of a specific infection. Individual tests are perfect for anyone who knows the single infection that they wish to test for.

An STI screen, designed by our medical team, looks for several infections at once. Screens are often used to get a broader picture of your sexual health when you have had a risky sexual encounter and want to protect your health.  There is no way to know which STIs you may have caught without being tested.

If you would like to talk with someone about whether a test or screen would be right for you, speak to Better2Know’s Sexual Health Advisors in Hoshiarpur today.