Clinics in Caloundra
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What are the symptoms of STIs?
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 Caloundra with your local Better2Know clinic is the only way to keep yourself and your partners safe from STIs.
Some signs of an STI infection are:
pain when urinating or during sex
lumps 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 Caloundra. 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 Caloundra today using the number above. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.
Chlamydia Testing in Caloundra
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Caloundra. It is easily passed on from one partner to another during sex. If left untreated it 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 Caloundra in just a few days. If you do test positive, we will help you to access the treatment you need to get better.
Chlamydia often does not have any symptoms. The only way to know if you are infected is to get tested in your nearest clinic in Caloundra.
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 Caloundra. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Caloundra 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 Caloundra, 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 Caloundra 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 Caloundra 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 Caloundra.
Testing with Better2Know in Caloundra will give you a fast and accurate diagnosis and excellent onward care and support.
What are the most common STIs in Caloundra?
The most common STIs in Caloundra include:
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Mycoplasma
HIV
HPV
Hepatitis B
Getting tested for these common STIs in Caloundra is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Caloundra 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 Caloundra. 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 Caloundra 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 Caloundra to give you the peace of mind you require.
Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Caloundra.
24-hour Caloundra 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 Caloundra believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Caloundra 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 Caloundra are waiting to help you.
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