Clinics in Pathankot

What is an STI?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are typically spread through sexual contact. This includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex, sharing sex toys, and skin-to-skin contact during foreplay.  You do not need to have intercourse to pass on, or catch an STI.

STIs can also be transmitted through other means, such as sharing needles during intravenous drug use, getting a tattoo using unsterilised equipment, and sharing razors.

Common STIs in Pathankot include:

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

• Urine Culture

• Rubella

• Cytomegalovirus

• Toxoplasma

Many STIs do not have any symptoms, especially in the first few weeks following infection.  STIs can affect individuals of all ages, races, and sexual orientations. That is why it is important to get tested regularly if you are sexually active.

Select a private Pathankot clinic near you on the map above to book your STI test today.  

FAST STI Test results in Pathankot

Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Pathankot. Our accredited partner laboratory in Pathankot will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.

Results times in Pathankot are between 1-4 days depending on the test you choose.  As soon as your results are ready they will be reviewed by a doctor and then sent straight through to your private patient area on our secure website.

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

Upon arriving at your chosen private Pathankot sexual health clinic, you will be greeted by our friendly clinic staff.  At your STI test appointment a trained nurse will guide you through the testing process, answering any questions you have, and collecting your samples. Samples collected may include blood, urine, or swabs, depending on your chosen STI test or screen. You will be guided through the self-collection process for urine and swab samples. Your appointment should take around ten minutes.

Once your samples are collected, they will be sent to our accredited laboratory for fast and accurate analysis. The results will be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area, which you can check at any time.  We will send you an email or SMS when all your results are ready.

Gonorrhoea Testing in Pathankot

Pathankot has one of the highest rates of gonorrhoea infection in Australia. This is why testing yourself for Gonorrhoea has never been more important. By providing a simple urine or swab sample, you will know in a matter of just a few days if you are infected with Gonorrhoea.

Diagnosing Gonorrhoea early can prevent you from further health complications. The Gonorrhoea bacteria is increasingly gaining resistance to antibiotics. By testing and detecting it early, you will protect your health, reduce the rate of Gonorrhoea infections, and lower the number of antibiotic resistant cases of this worrying STI.

Testing for gonorrhoea in Pathankot could not be easier with Better2Know by your side.

What STIs should I get tested for?

If you do not know what specific infections to test for, Better2Know’s medical team recommends the Full STI Screen.  Our doctors have put this screen together for men and women to test for the most common and most important STIs. You can book it online at our private Pathankot sexual health clinic nearest you.

You should wait 28 days since any incident of concern before you have this test.  We just need a blood and urine sample.  The screen tests for:

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Urine Culture

If you have not yet waited 28 days.  Do not worry, we have other tests for you to choose from.  Our Early Screens start from an incubation period of just 10 days.  Our friendly booking team are available now to help you to choose the right test for you in Pathankot.

Is it true that some STIs have no symptoms?

Yes. Often STIs do not present any symptoms such as itching, soreness when urinating or during sex, flu-like symptoms, or unusual discharge. Symptoms, if they do appear, can vary between different people and different STIs. Some common STI infections such as Chlamydia can present no symptoms at all. Around 90% of men and 70% of women who are infected with Chlamydia will never show any symptoms. 

Because of this, it is important that you test regularly for STIs in Pathankot. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Pathankot will provide you with the health information you need to keep yourself, and your sexual partners safe from symptomless STIs.

STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, B and C are just a few common STIs that can present with no symptoms in the early stages of infection. No matter where you are, even in Pathankot, the risk of catching one of these infections is high.  Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.

Syphilis testing in Pathankot

Better2Know has accurate Syphilis testing in Pathankot.  We do not need to know your real name to do the test.  A simple blood test can confirm the presence of the infection quickly. This test can detect Syphilis at any stage of infection.  Better2Know makes getting tested for Syphilis in Pathankot as easy and quick as possible.

Syphilis can be hard to diagnose from symptoms alone. Known as the “great imitator”, Syphilis, caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium, mimics the symptoms of other infections. Many people may dismiss certain Syphilis symptoms as the result of a cold or the flu and not seek treatment.

If you are worried about a syphilis infection, book an STI test at a private Better2Know clinic near you in Pathankot.  Simply click select on the nearest clinic to you on the map above to book online.