Clinics in Empangeni

What will happen if I have an STI?

If you have an STI in Empangeni 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 Empangeni or at their local Better2Know clinic.

If I test positive, do I need to tell my sexual partners?

If you test positive for an STI in Empangeni, it is best to inform all your current and recent sexual partners about your status, wherever they are. Doing this will help you protect their sexual health and keep the infection from spreading.

We understand that telling sexual partners about an STI can be embarrassing or awkward for some people. That is why we offer our Partner Notification system. This system allows you to send an anonymous notification to your sexual partners about your status that does not reveal your identity. Our partner notification system is available to you in your secure patient area putting you in total control of who you tell and if you share your name with them. 

Call our Empangeni Patient Services team to get more information about any advice or guidance you may need during this process.

Chlamydia testing in Empangeni

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Empangeni.  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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni

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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, is very common and can be contracted by both men and women in Empangeni.  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 Empangeni your nurse will collect your sample and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

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

Gonorrhoea testing in Empangeni

Gonorrhoea consistently ranks as one of the most common STIs in Empangeni. The infection can be transmitted by sexual activity, even without male or female ejaculation. If left untreated, a Gonorrhoea infection can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, issues with fertility, and, in rare cases, a gonococcal infection that can cause sepsis.

Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.  If you do test positive, it is important to test again two weeks after you have finished your medication to ensure that the medication has worked.  We can help you get tested and treated for Gonorrhoea in Empangeni.

If you think you may have a Gonorrhoea infection, it is always better to know by getting tested. Our friendly Patient Services team can help you book a test at an STI testing clinic near you in Empangeni.

24-hour helpline available in Empangeni

Better2Know offers a 24-hour helpline for all our patients, so that you can contact us at any time. Our dedicated team of Sexual Health Advisors in Empangeni are always available to provide professional and confidential advice, answer your queries, and assist you in booking your STI test appointments.

You can also contact us by webchat, and email.  All bookings can also be made online by selecting the Empangeni sexual health clinic near you on the map above.  Call us today to book your STI test in Empangeni.