Clinics in Opole

What STIs can I be tested for in Opole?

At Better2Know’s Opole STI clinics, we offer comprehensive testing for a wide range of Venereal Diseases and Intimate Infections.  These are infections that are passed from one person to another, often through sexual contact.

STIs can lead to severe health problems for you and your future partners if they are left untreated.  If you have sex with new partners it is important to get tested every 3 to 6 months. Below is a list of STIs we test for at our Opole clinics:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV/ Genital Warts

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Trichomonas

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

The earlier STIs and intimate infections are found by testing at our Opole clinics, the sooner you can start treatment and prevent health and fertility complications.

If you are concerned about more than one STI, our comprehensive STI screens will test for several STIs at once.  If you are not sure what to test for, please choose our Full Screen.

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

At your Better2Know STI Test appointment in Opole, 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 Opole 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 Opole today for fast, reliable, and confidential STI testing.

Gonorrhoea tests in Opole

Gonorrhoea is one of the most common STIs in Opole.  It can cause considerable damage to your health and fertility if it is not detected and treated quickly.  Gonorrhoea can be passed on by vaginal, oral and/ or anal sex.

The Gonorrhoea test at our Better2Know sexual health clinic in Opole is a simple, urine test used to detect the presence of the infection in your genitals, or a self-collected swab of your mouth/ throat or anus.

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 Opole 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 Opole.

Can I get an STI if I did not have sex?

Yes, it is possible to contract an STI without sexual intercourse. While sexual intercourse is the most common transmission method, some STIs can be contracted through non-sexual means. Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes and Syphilis are all high risk for being passed on through oral and anal sex.  HIV is high risk for being passed on through anal sex.

Herpes and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can be spread through skin-to-skin contact.  This means that any contact with a blister or sore can pass on the virus. HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can be contracted through any blood-to-blood contact, this includes sex, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment, needle stick injuries, through tears in the skin, or from mother to child during childbirth.

It is vital to understand that while sexual activity increases the risk of contracting an STI, abstaining from intercourse does not completely eliminate the risk. Regular STI testing with Better2Know in Opole is recommended regardless of your sexual activity to ensure optimal sexual health.

When should I get tested for an STI in Opole?

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 Opole, 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.

Need some help with your Opole STI test?

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