Clinics in Lake Cathie
Experts in sexual healthPrivate clinics nationwideWe appreciate how busy life can get and that organising an appointment for something you might not want to think about can easily get pushed to the side. Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Lake Cathie has easy to book appointments with a range of times to fit in with your busy schedule.
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Which STIs can I be tested for in Lake Cathie
Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Lake Cathie 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
HPV
Mycoplasma
Gardnerella
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.
FAST STI Test results in Lake Cathie
Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Lake Cathie. Our accredited partner laboratory in Lake Cathie will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.
Results times in Lake Cathie 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.
Chlamydia Testing in Lake Cathie
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Lake Cathie. 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 Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie.
Gonorrhoea Testing in Lake Cathie
Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie could not be easier with Better2Know by your side.
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 Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie. 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 Lake Cathie 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.
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.
STIs in Lake Cathie 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.
Better2Know in Lake Cathie can answer all your questions regarding your positive result, offering 24/7 advice and guidance alongside consultations with your Better2Know doctor.
How are STIs diagnosed?
STIs in Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie.
Testing with Better2Know in Lake Cathie will give you a fast and accurate diagnosis and excellent onward care and support.
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