Clinics in Worcester

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

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

What will happen if I have an STI?

If you have an STI in Worcester please do not worry.  We are here to help you.  We will help you to speak to one of our doctors who will be able to help you with the next steps.  This may be medication to treat your infection or a referral to a specialist service.  We are always here if you have any questions.

You should also let your partners know that you had an STI.  In your secure online patient area, you will be able to email or SMS your partners (with or without your name) to let them know and to encourage them to get tested in Worcester.

What STIs should I get tested for?

If you are unsure what infections to get tested for, we recommend choosing one of Better2Know’s STI screens. They are all available at our Worcester sexual health clinic.  STI screens are used as a precautionary measure when you do not know what infection needs to be detected.

Better2Know’s STI screens are designed by medical professionals to test for a wide range of infections. Here are our most popular:

• Platinum Screen: This screen is the most comprehensive full panel STD test in Georgia, designed by medical professionals to test for 11 major STIs: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas.

• Comfort Screen: This screen is designed for anyone who may be experiencing pain, itching, or unusual discharge from their genitals. It uses a single urine sample to test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas.

• Peace of Mind Screen: Our Peace of Mind Screen is for anyone who wants to test for Georgia’s most common STDs as early as 14 days after an incident of concern: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and Syphilis.

You can also add tests for other infections onto any screen at a discounted price. Book your Worcester test online now by clicking on the clinic nearest you.

Gonorrhoea testing in Worcester

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection and a common STI in Worcester.  It can infect your genitals, mouth and anus depending on the type of sex you have had.  It is important to test all the areas separately.

If you test positive your Better2Know doctor will prescribe the right medication for you.  Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.  This means that it is important to check that the medicine has worked.  You should take another Gonorrhoea test two weeks after you have finished your medication to make sure you have cleared the infection.

Better2Know can help you to get tested for Gonorrhoea in Worcester with a urine test (genital infection), mouth swab (if you have given oral sex) and anal swab (if you have received anal sex).  Please book your test online today.

Syphilis testing in Worcester

Once thought to be fairly rare in modern times, Syphilis infections are on the rise around the world and in Worcester. Regular testing for Syphilis in sexually active people will help reduce the spread.

Syphilis can cause serious harm to your health if it is not caught early enough. Identifying the infection can be difficult because Syphilis can often be mistaken for other, less serious infections, meaning most people will not seek medical attention when they have symptoms.

Get your Syphilis test today by scheduling an appointment at one of Better2Know’s Worcester sexual health clinics. Call the number listed at the top of this page or begin your booking by choosing a clinic near you on the map provided. 

HPV Testing in Worcester

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, is very common and can be contracted by both men and women in Worcester.  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 Worcester your nurse will collect your sample and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

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

24/7 Worcester Sexual Health Hotline

If you need a little bit more help before you book, please call our 24/7 sexual health hotline on the number above.  We will be pleased to help you, understand your symptoms and concerns, and book you in for your private and confidential STI test at one of our Worcester clinics.