Clinics in Fochville

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Fochville require either a blood sample, a urine sample, or a swab sample.  Some screens will require a combination of these.

However, we understand that some people are not comfortable providing intimate swabs. That is why most of our tests and screens only require a blood or urine sample (or both). Swabs only need to be used in certain circumstances when testing for specific infections and are usually self collected.

A trained medical professional will collect blood samples during your appointment. If a urine sample or swab is required, you will be given instructions on how to collect it for your chosen tests.

Call our 24/7 Fochville helpline for more information about the testing process.

What will happen if I have an STI?

If you have an STI in Fochville 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 Fochville or elsewhere in South Africa.

How will I get my test results?

We understand that our patients will want to receive their STI test results as confidentially as possible. While we offer the option of receiving notifications of your test results via SMS or email, we also upload your results to your secure online Patient Area. This online space is protected through secure encryption and is only accessible to you. We endeavour to have all test results delivered between 1 to 7 days of our accredited laboratory receiving your sample.

Speak to a member of our Fochville Patient Services team by calling the number listed at the top of this page. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about your test results.

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 Fochville 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

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

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 Fochville.

What are the symptoms of an STI?

STIs can have many symptoms: some obvious and some less so. What makes many STIs so common in Fochville is that many of their symptoms can be minor or mistaken for other less serious infections. Because of this, people may not get tested. That is why it is always better to know your sexual status if you are concerned about any symptoms.

The symptoms you get will depend on the infection. When they do appear, your symptoms may include:

• Itching or burning sensations in the genitals or the groin area

• Any unusual discharge from the penis or vagina

• Pain or burning sensations during urination

• Pain during normal sexual intercourse

• New and unusual skin blemishes such as warts, sores, blisters, chancres, or rashes in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Lasting pain in the lower abdomen

• Symptoms that may be mistaken for the flu or other infections, such as fever, body aches, or fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss

• Unusual vaginal bleeding between periods

Most people with an STI do not have any symptoms in Fochville. It is possible to have an infection for months or years and not know it.

If you have an STI and leave it untreated, you could develop serious health complications, such as problems with your fertility, an increased risk of developing cancer, reduced immune function, and problems with major organ systems.

Get tested with Better2Know today to find out your sexual health status. Start your online booking by choosing a sexual health clinic in Fochville near you.

How do you keep my STI test confidential?

Privacy and discretion are fundamental to our service. We do not need to know your real name or date of birth to make a booking at our Fochville clinic.  We just need a name that you would like us to call when we speak with you.  We also need a way to contact you with your results.  We will use the name that you gave us all the way through.  We will also give you a Better2Know PIN number to use for your booking.

At Better2Know, we want to help you protect your sexual health.  We have developed our service to remove common reasons why people do not want to get tested.  The most common being that most of the people we serve do not want anyone else to know they have got tested.

Select your local private sexual health clinic on the map of Fochville above to book your anonymous STI test appointment today.

Book your STI Test in Fochville online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Fochville sexual health clinic on the map above nearest you and choosing your STI tests.  You will be able to choose your appointment date and time and pay online.

Our secure payment portal means that your payment will be secure and your STI Test appointment in Fochville will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.