Clinics in Westonaria

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Westonaria 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 Westonaria helpline for more information about the testing process.

Should I stop having sex if I am concerned about having an STI?

If you are concerned that you have an STI, you should stop having sex until you have been tested and completed any prescribed treatment. This advice is important to prevent the spread of the infection to your other sexual partners.

After treatment, regular testing, and safe sex practices, such as using condoms, can help you manage your sexual health responsibly while reducing the risk of STI transmission.

Book your Better2Know STI test in Westonaria online now.  We can help you to get fast results and access any treatment that you need.

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 Westonaria 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 Westonaria. 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 Westonaria near you.

HPV Testing in Westonaria

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, is very common and can be contracted by both men and women in Westonaria.  There are over 100 different types of HPV, about 40 of the types can be transmitted by sexual or skin-skin contact, and 14 of these are said to be High Risk for certain cervical cancers in women and penile cancers in men. 

HPV is also the virus which causes genital warts.  These are Low Risk HPV types and means that they are not associated with cancer.  However, the warts can be uncomfortable or painful. Knowing what they are, means that you can get the right treatment to remove them.

Testing for HPV regularly is important. Women can have an HPV test at any time when they do not have a period.  Men should have the test when they have a genital wart or lesion.  At your appointment in Westonaria your nurse will collect your sample and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

You can book your HPV test in Westonaria online now by clicking select on the sexual health clinics nearest you on the map above.

Chlamydia testing in Westonaria

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STD in the world. Most people who have a Chlamydia infection will not know they have it. Around 80% of women and 50% of men will have no symptoms or early signs of Chlamydia. Because of this, Chlamydia spreads easily between people.  If there are no symptoms, many people do not feel the need to get checked for Chlamydia in Westonaria.

You do not need to wait for symptoms to appear to take control of your sexual health. Book an appointment at our private Better2Know STD clinic in Westonaria today using the map on this page. If you need help with your booking or want more information about the testing process, you can speak to our helpful Patient Services team by calling the number at the top of this page.

How do you keep my STI test confidential?

Privacy and discretion are fundamental to our service. We do not need to know your real name or date of birth to make a booking at our Westonaria clinic.  We just need a name that you would like us to call when we speak with you.  We also need a way to contact you with your results.  We will use the name that you gave us all the way through.  We will also give you a Better2Know PIN number to use for your booking.

At Better2Know, we want to help you protect your sexual health.  We have developed our service to remove common reasons why people do not want to get tested.  The most common being that most of the people we serve do not want anyone else to know they have got tested. 

Select your local private sexual health clinic on the map of Westonaria above to book your anonymous STI test appointment today.

Book your STI Test in Westonaria online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Westonaria sexual health clinic on the map above nearest you and choosing your STI tests.  You will be able to choose your appointment date and time and pay online.

Our secure payment portal means that your payment will be secure and your STI Test appointment in Westonaria will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.