Clinics in Boggabri

What is the difference between and STD and an STI?

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are ultimately the same thing. The term STI has become more commonly used, as the word infection is not as daunting as the word disease. By using the word infection in place of the word disease, people are encouraged to get tested more regularly and to not be afraid of the result.

If you develop symptoms such as itching, soreness when urinating or blisters on the genital area, these are good indicators that you have an STI. Ignoring these symptoms can increase your chances of further serious health complications.

That is why regular testing in Boggabri is imperative especially after a new sexual encounter. Better2Know’s wide range of sexual health testing in Boggabri will provide you with the information you need, whether you have an STI, STD or even nothing!

Which STIs can I be tested for in Boggabri

Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Boggabri to ensure that you get the right STI tests when you need them the most. We test for all STIs and STDs including:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis B

• HPV

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

• Trichomonas

Our medical team has created a range of Better2Know STI screens, each testing for more than one infection and designed for your particular testing needs. If you are not sure which screen is right for you, then please choose our Full STI Screen.

With Better2Know, your STI testing worries will be put at ease.

Is it true that some STIs have no symptoms?

Yes. Often STIs do not present any symptoms such as itching, soreness when urinating or during sex, flu-like symptoms, or unusual discharge. Symptoms, if they do appear, can vary between different people and different STIs. Some common STI infections such as Chlamydia can present no symptoms at all. Around 90% of men and 70% of women who are infected with Chlamydia will never show any symptoms.

Because of this, it is important that you test regularly for STIs in Boggabri. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Boggabri will provide you with the health information you need to keep yourself, and your sexual partners safe from 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, even in Boggabri, the risk of catching one of these infections is high.  Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.

How are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Boggabri can only be diagnosed by testing. If you are worried about a sexual encounter you have had, or if you are presenting some STI symptoms, call your local Better2Know testing centre in Boggabri now to get your testing appointment booked.

Sexually transmitted infections are tested for using a range of different testing methods, each dependent on the STI or STD that is being tested for. Tests can be run on simple blood samples, self-collection urine samples and swab samples. Each sample is collected by a highly trained doctor or nurse in Boggabri.

Testing with Better2Know in Boggabri will give you a fast and accurate diagnosis and excellent onward care and support.

What are the most common STIs in Boggabri?

The most common STIs in Boggabri include:

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

• Gonorrhoea

• Mycoplasma

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV

• Hepatitis B

Getting tested for these common STIs in Boggabri is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Boggabri is easy with Better2Know who is ready to help you get your appointment booked and support you with the information you need to preserve your sexual and reproductive health.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Boggabri. 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 Boggabri 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 Boggabri to give you the peace of mind you require.

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

24-hour Boggabri sexual health hotline

Your local Better2Know team of sexual health advisors and doctors are ready to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Better2Know Boggabri believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Boggabri we know that we can be there for you whenever you may need it. No lengthy waiting times, no long on hold periods. Better2Know advisors in Boggabri are waiting to help you.