Clinics in Roma

Which STIs can I be tested for in Roma

Most STI’s don’t show any symptoms. This is one of the main reasons why these infections spread so easily, as most people with an infection simply don’t know they’ve got it. The fact most STI’s don’t show symptoms also means that there is no reliable way to know which STI you might have, without getting tested.  

Better2Know always recommends that you book a screen or panel of tests rather than just a single test. This way, you will get tested for a range of possible infections and can be certain that the infection you have will get picked up by one of the tests in your screening. Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Roma to ensure that you get the right STI tests when you need them the most. Whilst you can choose a single test, our medical team has also designed a range of screens and panels that include the most common STI’s. To see all our screens and panels and find one that suits your needs the best, just click on Select next to the Roma STI clinic of your choice above and read about the STI tests available to you in Roma.

We test for all STIs and STDs including:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Mycoplasma

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 and you will enjoy the peace of mind you need, knowing you are on the path to better sexual health.

FAST STI Test results in Roma

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

Results times in Roma will vary 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. You can review your test results at any time and contact our team of advisors 24/7 for help if you need it.

Chlamydia Testing in Roma

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Roma and across all of Australia.  Chlamydia is a bacteria that is easily passed on from one partner to another during sex.  If left untreated it can cause long term health problems and can 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 Roma in just a couple of days after your sample is received by our laboratory. If you do test positive, we will help you to access the treatment you need to get better. Fortunately, a Chlamydia infection can be cured with a short course of antibiotics, and this same antibiotic will work regardless of where you might be carrying the Chlamydia infection.

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 Roma.

How are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Roma 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 Roma now to get your testing appointment booked. Alternatively, just click Select next to the Roma STI testing clinic of choice, choose your test and pick the appointment time that best suits your schedule. We will do the rest and get you the peace of mind you need.

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-collected urine samples and swab samples. Each sample is collected by a highly trained doctor or nurse in Roma.

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

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 Roma 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 and your body going forward.

Testing often in Roma is easy with your local Better2Know testing centre. With flexible appointment times we can fit into your schedule with ease.

What are the most common STIs in Roma?

The most common STIs in Roma include:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes Simplex Types I and II

• HIV

• HPV

• Hepatitis B

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

Can I still have sex if I have an STI?

If you test positive, Better2Know strongly recommends 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. These follow up tests are often called a “Test of Cure” and are designed to confirm the antibiotics have worked and that you are now free from infection. For infections such as Gonorrhoea and Syphilis they are almost always part of the treatment plan. For other infections, a test of cure is not always necessary, but speak with your Better2Know sexual health expert to find out if a test of cure is right for you.

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 Roma are passed from person to person through bodily fluids. Although generally safe, kissing can also pass on STIs such as Herpes, and HPV can be passed on through oral sex alone. With that in mind, it is always best to stop all sexual activity until you have finished your course of treatment and consulted with an expert to help keep you and your partners safe.

Better2Know’s sexual health testing experts in Roma 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 next?

If you are sexually active and want to take care of your health, then book your STI test in Roma now. Just click on Select next to the Roma clinic of your choice or call us on the number above and speak to a helpful advisor. Remember that STI’s don’t usually show any symptoms so the only way to know if you are infected is to get tested.