Clinics in Vryheid

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

Upon arrival at your Vryheid 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 Vryheid online.

What STIs can I be tested for in Vryheid?

At Better2Know’s Vryheid 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 Vryheid clinics:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• HIV

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Trichomonas

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

The earlier STIs and intimate infections are found by testing at our Vryheid 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 Vryheid 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 Vryheid.  We will get you fast results to answer all your sexual health concerns.

HIV testing in Vryheid

If you are worried that you may have HIV, the only way to know for sure is to get tested.  Better2Know offers HIV testing at all its sexual health clinics in Vryheid.  All we need is a blood sample, and we will get you your results quickly and confidentially, we do not need your real name.  All HIV tests are run in our up-to-date laboratories. 

Book your HIV test in Vryheid 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.

What is the difference between a test and a screen?

An STI test is for when a patient is concerned about one infection. For example, if you have had unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner who later informs you that they have Chlamydia, you would want to get a Chlamydia test.

An STI screen is recommended by the Better2Know Vryheid medical team. A screen involves checking for several different STIs simultaneously. Screens are best used when an individual has had sex with a new partner and wants to get peace of mind by having a more comprehensive look at their sexual health.

Regular STI testing and screening is an essential part of maintaining good sexual health and preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Vryheid.

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 Vryheid 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 Vryheid sexual health clinic nearest you on the map above.