Clinics in Jaipur

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.

What happens at my STD testing appointment?

Better2Know does everything we can to provide a compassionate, confidential STD testing service to everyone in Jaipur.

When you arrive for your appointment, a nurse will join you in a private consultation room. The nurse will take your samples and send them to our accredited laboratory for analysis.

Depending on the screen or test you choose to get, you may need to provide a blood sample, urine sample, or a swab sample. You should be in and out of your appointment in 10-15 minutes.

We can help you to get tested now, choose the sexual health clinic nearest you in Jaipur on the map above to start your online booking.   

Syphilis testing in Jaipur

Syphilis infections are increasing in Jaipur as many men and women are not getting tested and passing the infection on to a new partner.  It is important to diagnose and treat syphilis as early as possible as it can cause serious long term health problems if left untreated.

Better2Know’s Jaipur sexual health clinic can get you tested for Syphilis today.  All you need to do is book your appointment online. A small blood sample will be collected, and we will get you your results quickly and securely.  Select your sexual health clinic from the map above to book.

How do I know if I have an STD?

Our doctors say that you cannot diagnose an STD on symptoms alone.  The only way to know if you have an STD is to get tested. 

Most men and women do not experience any symptoms when they contract an infection. Some people can go months or even years and not show many, or any, outward symptoms. That is why it is important to get tested often, especially if you are sexually active or have had sex with a new partner.

When they do occur, common STD symptoms include:

• Unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus

• Painful urination

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Blemishes, such as sores, blisters, bumps, or rashes that appear on the genitals, rectum, or mouth

• Itching around the genital area

• Pain in the abdomen

• Flu-like symptoms, including fever and headaches

• Unusual weight loss

• In women: unusual vaginal bleeding, particularly after sex

If left unaddressed, STDs can result in severe health complications including infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, certain types of cancer, and a compromised immune system.

If you have concerns about your sexual health, take the initiative to get tested today at a Better2Know clinic in Jaipur. Booking your appointment is easy.  Please click on the sexual health clinic nearest you on the provided map and book your appointment online now.

What samples do I need to provide for my STD test?

At Better2Know we understand that not everyone is comfortable with having their blood taken or providing an intimate swab.  We have designed our online sexual health booking system so that you can filter the tests available by the sample needed. Depending on the test or screen that you choose, a blood, urine or swab sample will be taken. For some screens, a combination of these samples will be necessary. 

When you arrive at your Better2Know sexual health clinic in Jaipur, your blood samples will be taken by one of our trained and experienced healthcare professionals, they will also give you instructions on how to collect a urine sample and any swabs that are needed for your chosen tests.

How can I prevent STIs in Jaipur?

The only way to not have an STI in Jaipur is to not have sex.  Condoms, femidoms and dental dams can help to prevent STIs spreading, but they will not work all the time.  Sometimes bodily fluids are exchanged before the condom (or other barrier method) is put on (or in) and sometimes they may break, or not be used properly.

Having only one sexual partner at a time and regular STI testing in Jaipur can help to stop infections spreading.  If you do test positive, you should let your sexual partners know so that they can also get tested and treated.

If you are worried that your condom did not work, or it has been over three to six months since your last STI test, you should get tested.

The earlier you get diagnosed; the sooner you can get treated. Call our Jaipur helpline to book an STI screen at a sexual health clinic near you.

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 Jaipur today.