Clinics in Phalaborwa

What can I expect from my appointment at my sexual health clinic in Phalaborwa?

Upon arrival at your Phalaborwa sexual health clinic, you will meet with a nurse who will guide you through the sample collection process. You will be taken to a discreet consultation room where your sample will be collected and prepared for shipping to our accredited laboratory.  The appointment will take around ten minutes.

Your results will be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area, which you can check at any time.  We will let you know when all your results are ready.  If you have any of the STIs that we test for, we will help you to get any treatment or referral that you need.

Select the clinic nearest to you on the map above to book your STI test in Phalaborwa online.

What STIs can I be tested for in Phalaborwa?

At Better2Know’s Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa clinics:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HIV

• Hepatitis A, B, C

• Trichomonas

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

The earlier STIs and intimate infections are found by testing at our Phalaborwa 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 is an STI?

An STI, or sexually transmitted infection, is an infection that is primarily passed through sexual contact. These infections are a serious public health issue as many do not present with symptoms. That is why it is especially important to get tested regularly if you are sexually active and not in a committed monogamous relationship.

If you are concerned about STIs, click the “Book Now” button at the top of this page or call our 24/7 helpline to speak to one of our Sexual Health Advisors.

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 Phalaborwa is recommended regardless of your sexual activity to ensure optimal sexual health.

What STD test should I get?

Better2Know are experts in sexual health.  Whatever your circumstances we will have the right STI test or screen for you.  If you do not know what to test for, or want a regular check-up, our medical team suggest you choose our Full STI Screen at our Phalaborwa sexual health clinic. This screen needs a blood and urine sample, and tests for:

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Hepatitis B

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

Book your appointment online by choosing the Phalaborwa sexual health clinic nearest you on the map above.

HPV Testing in Phalaborwa

HPV is a significant risk for Cervical Cancer in women, and other cancers in both men and women.  There are over 100 types of HPV, 40 of which can be passed on sexually and around 14 are said to be High Risk for Cancer.  Cervical Cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in Phalaborwa.

HPV can increase your risk on penile, vulval, rectal and oral cancers.  It can be passed on by both men and women and is very common.  Low Risk HPVs are a common cause of genital warts in both men and women in Phalaborwa.

Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Phalaborwa can test you for HPV.  Most doctors suggest that women should have a routine HPV test every three to five years.  With fast results and onward support when you need it, book your HPV test now.

24-hour sexual health advisors in Phalaborwa

If you are in Phalaborwa, you can contact Better2Know's team of Sexual Health Advisors, who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you.

Our team can talk you through your situation, help you choose an STI test or screen, and choose a sexual health clinic near you in Phalaborwa. Call now or use our online chat tool to speak to someone immediately.