Clinics in Paarl
Experts in sexual healthPrivate clinics nationwideHaving an STI can be stressful enough without having to tell a recent partner about it as well. That is why Better2Know in Paarl offers an anonymous partner notification system. This allows you to inform anyone you have been intimate with of your status while still protecting your identity.
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What kind of samples will I need to provide?
Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Paarl 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 Paarl helpline for more information about the testing process.
What will happen if I have an STI?
If you have an STI in Paarl 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 Paarl or elsewhere in South Africa.
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 Paarl 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 Paarl. 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 Paarl near you.
Chlamydia testing in Paarl
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Paarl. 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 Paarl 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 Paarl
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 Paarl 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 Paarl 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.
What is the difference between an STI test and an STI screen?
An STI test looks for one particular infection. An STI screen is a group of different STI tests. If you want to get tested for Chlamydia, you can have an STI test for Chlamydia or an STI Screen for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis. At Better2Know, we call this our Peace of Mind screen. This screen is available in Paarl today.
Our STI Screens have been put together by our international team of sexual health experts. They put together different STI tests and provide excellent value and service.
You can choose what to get tested for in Paarl by clicking on select next to your nearest clinic and then choosing the STIs you wish to get tested for. We will then show you the screens which include these STIs.
24/7 Paarl Sexual Health Hotline
If you need a little bit more help before you book, please call our 24/7 sexual health hotline on the number above. We will be pleased to help you, understand your symptoms and concerns, and book you in for your private and confidential STI test at one of our Paarl clinics.
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