Clinics in Airlie Beach

How often should I get tested for an STI?

You should get tested for an STI every time you have a sexual encounter with a new partner or if you have any reason to be concerned about your sexual health. It can be easy to let life in Airlie Beach, the Whitsundays and the many surrounding romantic places take over and not prioritise your sexual health. But protecting and maintaining your sexual health and getting tested regularly will lead to a better understanding of yourself and your health going forward.

Testing often in Airlie Beach is easy with your local Better2Know STI testing centres. With flexible appointment times, great support and a full test and treat service, we can fit into your schedule with ease.

Chlamydia Testing in Airlie Beach

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Airlie Beach.  Every year there are tens of thousands of Chlamydia infections reported and the problem is not going away. Chlamydia is easily passed on from one partner to another during sex and most infected individuals don't know they are infected. If left untreated Chlamydia can cause long term health problems and may lead to infertility and other health issues.

You can catch Chlamydia in your genital area, throat (if you gave oral sex) or your rectum (if you received anal sex). You will need to test each area that might have Chlamydia.

A simple urine sample will test for Chlamydia in your genital area. Your Chlamydia test result will be available in Airlie Beach in just a few days. If you do test positive, we will help you to access the treatment you need to get better. Better2Know has Australian doctors expert in managing STI's who are ready to speak with you about your test results and get you any treatment required.

Chlamydia often does not have any symptoms. The only way to know if you are infected is to get tested in your nearest STI clinic in Airlie Beach.

FAST STI Test results in Airlie Beach

Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Airlie Beach. Our accredited partner laboratory in Airlie Beach will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.

Results times in Airlie Beach are between 1-4 days depending on the tests you choose.  As soon as your results are ready they will be reviewed by a doctor and then sent straight through to your private patient area on our secure website. If you do test positive for any STI, you will be able to let your partners know by using our anonymous digital partner notification tool that you can access through your patient area. Letting your partners know they too should get tested is the responsible thing to do and Better2Know gives you the way to do this discretely and privately.

Is it true that some STIs have no symptoms?

Yes. Many STIs do not present any symptoms at all. Itching, soreness when urinating or during sex, flu-like symptoms, or unusual discharge are all typical of an STI infection, but these often do not appear. If symptoms do appear, they can vary between different people and different STIs. Some common STI infections such as Chlamydia often present no symptoms at all. Around 90% of men and 70% of women who are infected with Chlamydia will never show any symptoms. The only way you will know if you do have a Chlamydia infection is by getting tested now, or by potentially suffering fertility problems later, when you try to start a family.

Because of this, it is important that you test regularly for STIs in Airlie Beach. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Airlie Beach will provide you with the health information you need to keep yourself, and your sexual partners safe from these symptomless STIs.

STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, B and C, Mycoplasma, and Trichomonas are just a few common STIs that can present with no symptoms in the early stages of infection. No matter where you are, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands or other locations in the area, the risk of catching one of these infections is high. Regular STI testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

As described above, many STIs do not present symptoms in the early and sometimes even later stages of infection. Symptoms will also often vary between infection and person. Regular testing in Airlie Beach with your local Better2Know clinic is the only way to keep yourself and your partners safe from STIs.

If symptoms do occur, they may include:

• pain when urinating or during sex

• lumps, blisters or lesions on the genital area

• unusual discharge

• pain in the lower back and kidney area

• flu-like symptoms

• swelling of the penis and/or testicles

• sore throat

• body rashes

If you have one or any of these symptoms, you should test right away. You can book your appointment quickly and easily with Better2Know at one of our many clinics in Airlie Beach. With our flexible and available booking options you can get your test and results within just a few days.

Call your Better2Know STI test centre in Airlie Beach today using the number above or just click "Select" next to the Airlie Beach STI clinic of your choice. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.

Can I still have sex if I have an STI?

If you test positive, it is recommended that you stop all sexual activity until you have completed your full course of antibiotics prescribed for your infection. You might also want to have follow up tests as recommended by Better2Know or your doctor, and not have sex until these come back negative.

If you have tested positive for Herpes, HIV or HPV you should consult with your Better2Know doctor about best practice for safe sex as these viruses require different management and treatment and may need long term follow up testing.  If you do have sex in this time, be sure to practice safer sex and let your partner know the risks. Use condoms at all times to help keep you and your partners safe.

STIs in Airlie Beach are passed from person to person through bodily fluids. Although generally safe, kissing can also pass on STIs such as Herpes and HPV. With that in mind, it is always best to stop all sexual activity until you have finished your course of treatment or learned more about the infection you may have.

Better2Know in Airlie Beach can answer all your questions regarding your positive result, offering 24/7 advice and guidance alongside consultations with your Better2Know doctor.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Airlie Beach. Better2Know’s team of sexual health advisors and doctors are on hand to support and guide you through the next steps.

First, you should stop all sexual activity and inform any recent sexual partners of your result. You can do this anonymously with Better2Know’s partner notification system available in your secure patient area.

Your local team of advisors in Airlie Beach will then be able to help you organise your onward treatment and further testing if necessary. If you would prefer, your advisors can help you speak to other medical professionals in Airlie Beach to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Airlie Beach.

What should I do now?

If you are worried about your sexual health, have had sex with a new partner or just want to do the right thing, then call us now or click "Select" next to your Airlie Beach clinic of choice and book your appointment today. Its quick, easy, and getting tested is the only way to know if you have an STI.