Clinics in Piet Retief

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

Upon arrival at your Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief online.

What STIs can I be tested for in Piet Retief?

At Better2Know’s Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief clinics:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV/ Genital Warts

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Trichomonas

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

The earlier STIs and intimate infections are found by testing at our Piet Retief 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.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) vary depending on which one you have. Most men and women with an STI do not have any symptoms.  If you do have symptoms, then many different STIs share common symptoms, but need different treatment.  You cannot diagnose an STI based on symptoms alone.  It is important to get tested at your nearest sexual health clinic in Piet Retief if you have symptoms or have had sex with a new partner so that you can get the right treatment.

The most common symptoms of venereal disease include:

• Unusual discharge from the penis, vagina, or anus

• Pain during urination

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Sores, blisters, bumps, or rashes on the genitals, rectum, or mouth

• Itching or irritation around the genital area

• Abdominal pain

• Fever or flu-like symptoms

• Swelling or tenderness in the genital area

• Unexplained weight loss

• In women: unusual vaginal bleeding, particularly after sex

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you get tested. Better2Know provides you with confidential and convenient STI testing in Piet Retief.  We will get you fast results to answer all your sexual health concerns.

Chlamydia testing in Piet Retief

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Piet Retief.  Most people do not know they have a Chlamydia infection as over 50% of women and 75% of men do not have any symptoms.  This means that they can unknowingly pass Chlamydia on to their next partner.  If left untreated Chlamydia can damage your health and fertility.

If you are worried about a Chlamydia infection, your Better2Know clinic in Piet Retief offers fast and accurate Chlamydia testing options. All you need to do is provide a small self-collected urine sample at one of our Piet Retief health clinics.

You can book your appointment online now or call our 24/7 helpline if you have any questions.

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

24-hour sexual health advisors in Piet Retief

If you are in Piet Retief, 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 Piet Retief. Call now or use our online chat tool to speak to someone immediately.