Clinics in Smithfield

What happens at my Sexual Health test in Smithfield?

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Smithfield, you will be greeted by one of our friendly and highly trained doctors or nurses. They will take you through to a private and discreet consultation room, where they will guide you through the testing process.

There they will take your sample and answer any questions you might have. You can carry on with your day as soon as your sample is collected.  You can expect your results in a matter of days. With no lengthy waiting periods your nearest Smithfield STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing.

Gonorrhoea Testing in Smithfield

Smithfield 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 Smithfield could not be easier with Better2Know by your side.

FAST STI Test results in Smithfield

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

Results times in Smithfield 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.

How are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield.

Testing with Better2Know in Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield?

The most common STIs in Smithfield include:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV

• Hepatitis B

Getting tested for these common STIs in Smithfield is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Smithfield 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 Smithfield. 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Smithfield. Speak to one of our expert advisors today.