Clinics in Katoomba
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How often should I get tested for an STI?
You should get tested for an STI every time you have an encounter with a new sexual partner. It can be easy to let life in Katoomba take over and not prioritise your sexual health but protecting and maintaining your overall health as well as your sexual health will lead to a better understanding of yourself going forward.
Testing often in Katoomba is easy with your local Better2Know testing centre. With flexible appointment times we can fit into your schedule with ease.
FAST STI Test results in Katoomba
Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Katoomba. Our accredited partner laboratory in Katoomba will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.
Results times in Katoomba are between 1-4 days depending on the test 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.
Gonorrhoea Testing in Katoomba
Katoomba has one of the highest rates of gonorrhoea infection in Australia. This is why testing yourself for Gonorrhoea has never been more important. By providing a simple urine or swab sample, you will know in a matter of just a few days if you are infected with Gonorrhoea.
Diagnosing Gonorrhoea early can prevent you from further health complications. The Gonorrhoea bacteria is increasingly gaining resistance to antibiotics. By testing and detecting it early, you will protect your health, reduce the rate of Gonorrhoea infections, and lower the number of antibiotic resistant cases of this worrying STI.
Testing for gonorrhoea in Katoomba could not be easier with Better2Know by your side.
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 Katoomba. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Katoomba 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 Katoomba, the risk of catching one of these infections is high. Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.
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 Katoomba 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 Katoomba. 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 Katoomba 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.
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 Katoomba is imperative especially after a new sexual encounter. Better2Know’s wide range of sexual health testing in Katoomba will provide you with the information you need, whether you have an STI, STD or even nothing!
Still need some help? Speak to an advisor now
If you are unsure of what you need to do, do not worry. You can call your team of advisors in Katoomba using the phone number at the top of this page.
Better2Know Katoomba knows that taking care of your sexual health can be overwhelming and confusing especially when you are worried you may have an STI. Our range of testing options is very comprehensive, and your local Better2Know team of expert advisors in Katoomba will be able to answer all your questions and guide you down the path that is right for you.
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