Clinics in Tzaneen

What will happen at my appointment at my sexual health clinic in Tzaneen?

Your visit to our Tzaneen clinic is designed to be efficient and discreet.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted at reception and escorted to a private consultation room. A qualified medical professional will collect your test samples and address any questions you may have regarding your screening.

Sample requirements vary depending on the specific test. For urine samples, we recommend adequate fluid intake beforehand. If you use tampons, please bring extra if needed. If your test requires it, you may also need to provide a blood sample.

Appointments typically conclude within 15 minutes. Following sample collection, specimens are sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis.

If you need additional information about the testing process before your appointment, please contact our Patient Services team using the number provided above.

Where can I get a Syphilis test in Tzaneen?

Recent years have seen a global resurgence in Syphilis infections, emphasising the importance of testing and treatment.

Better2Know employs a comprehensive blood test to detect antibodies your immune system produces in response to a Syphilis infection. This procedure involves getting a blood test at our Tzaneen clinic. The sample collected during the test is then analysed at our accredited laboratory.

Syphilis is caused by the Treponema pallidum bacteria, transmitted through sexual activity or skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's chancre (a painless sore typically appearing on the genitals, anus, or mouth). Symptoms may include:

• An infectious chancre

• Rashes

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Joint and muscle pain

• Headache

• Sore throat

If you have concerns about Syphilis, please get in touch with our helpline to discuss our range of STD tests and screening options with our trained Sexual Health Advisors.

Why is it important to get tested for STIs?

Regular STD testing in Tzaneen is crucial for maintaining personal sexual health and protecting future partners. Consider getting tested if you:

• Want to prioritise your sexual health

• Are sexually active with multiple partners

• Have engaged in unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex with a new partner

• Have recently entered a new sexual relationship

• Maintain sexual relationships with multiple partners

• Experience symptoms associated with STIs

• Have been informed by a previous partner about their positive STI status

For more information about testing frequency, please consult our Sexual Health Advisors via our Tzaneen helpline.

What are the symptoms of an STI?

Identifying sexually transmitted infections can be challenging, as symptoms may be subtle, absent, or mistaken for other conditions. This ambiguity often leads to delayed testing.

While symptoms vary by infection, common indicators may include:

• Genital or groin itching or burning

• Unusual genital discharge

• Pain or burning during urination

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• New skin abnormalities (warts, sores, blisters, chancres, rashes) around the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Persistent lower abdominal pain

• Flu-like symptoms (fever, body aches, fatigue)

• Unexplained weight loss

• Irregular vaginal bleeding

It is important to note that any sexually transmitted infection can remain asymptomatic for extended periods, especially in the early days and weeks of infection.

Untreated sexually transmitted diseases may lead to serious health complications, including fertility issues, increased cancer risks, compromised immune function, and systemic organ problems.

To determine your sexual health status, schedule a screening with Better2Know today. Initiate your online booking by selecting a Tzaneen sexual health clinic convenient for you.