Clinics in Burgersfort

What will happen if I have an STI?

If you have an STI in Burgersfort please do not worry.  We are here to help you.  We will help you to speak to one of our doctors who will be able to help you with the next steps.  This may be medication to treat your infection or a referral to a specialist service.  We are always here if you have any questions.

You should also let your partners know that you had an STI.  In your secure online patient area, you will be able to email or SMS your partners (with or without your name) to let them know and to encourage them to get tested in Burgersfort or elsewhere in South Africa.

If I have a sexually transmitted disease, can it be cured?

STDs are very common in Burgersfort, and most are easily cured. Depending on the infection, you may only need a single dose of medication to clear the infection. The treatment you get will depend on the STD you have tested positive for.

There are some STDs that cannot be cured. These can be effectively managed with the right health care and treatment to help you live a long and healthy life.

For more information on STDs and how they are cured, call the phone number listed on this page to speak to one of our knowledgeable and friendly Sexual Health Advisors in Burgersfort.

Chlamydia testing in Burgersfort

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Burgersfort.  That is why getting tested for it is important, as many people have it.  It is easily transmitted between sexual partners during vaginal, oral, or anal sex.

Most men and women who have a Chlamydia infection do not have any symptoms in the first few months.  However, in this time, Chlamydia can cause serious damage to your health and fertility, including conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy in women, and prostatitis and epididymitis in men.

Better2Know make having a Chlamydia test in Burgersfort as easy as possible.  A urine test will detect a genital infection, or a self-collected swab is needed to detect an infection in your throat or anus.  It is important to test all parts of your body that may have Chlamydia.

HIV testing in Burgersfort

If you are concerned about HIV, Better2Know offers accurate and reliable testing options that will give you quick results. At our sexual health clinic in Burgersfort all you need to do is provide a simple blood sample.  Your HIV Test results are sent to you quickly and confidentially after our accredited laboratory completes its analysis. You also have the option of receiving your test results via SMS message or email.

Book your HIV test in Burgersfort online now by selecting the best clinic for you on the map above.  If you need help, please call our Sexual Health Advisors, who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make the best possible decisions for your sexual health.

HPV Testing in Burgersfort

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, is very common and can be contracted by both men and women in Burgersfort.  There are over 100 different types of HPV, about 40 of the types can be transmitted by sexual or skin-skin contact, and 14 of these are said to be High Risk for certain cervical cancers in women and penile cancers in men. 

HPV is also the virus which causes genital warts.  These are Low Risk HPV types and means that they are not associated with cancer.  However, the warts can be uncomfortable or painful. Knowing what they are, means that you can get the right treatment to remove them.

Testing for HPV regularly is important. Women can have an HPV test at any time when they do not have a period.  Men should have the test when they have a genital wart or lesion.  At your appointment in Burgersfort your nurse will collect your sample and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

You can book your HPV test in Burgersfort online now by clicking select on the sexual health clinics nearest you on the map above.

Should I get an STI test or a screen in Burgersfort?

Our Burgersfort medical team recommend that if you are not sure what to test for, then you should choose the Better2Know Full STI Screen.  This screens for:

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Hepatitis B

• Syphilis

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

Our doctors have put this screen together as it tests for the most common and most important STIs in Burgersfort.  You can book our Full STI Screen online now.

If a partner has told you that they have tested positive for one STI or you are only worried about whether you have one STI then you can choose to get tested for just one.  However, this may not give you the full picture of your sexual health.

You can discuss your situation with our Sexual Health Advisors. They can help you decide which STI test or screen to get and help you schedule an appointment at a sexual health clinic in Burgersfort near you. Call the number above to speak to someone today.

Do I need to see a doctor to get my STI test results?

All of your STI test results will be reported securely online.  There is no need to visit a doctor to get your results. Once you have attended your appointment at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic and your samples have been analysed, your results will be securely uploaded to your online patient area. 

Better2Know prides itself on confidentiality and ensuring your privacy and overall comfort. That is why we offer complete confidentiality and will always speak to you regarding your options for further treatment or appointments should you need them, we can arrange all of this for you in Burgersfort.  Of course, if you would like your doctor to know your results, we can organise that for you.

Speak to one of our expert advisors in Burgersfort today to learn more about your results.