Clinics in Tura Beach
Experts in sexual healthPrivate clinics nationwideHaving an STI can be stressful enough without having to tell a recent partner about it as well. That is why Better2Know in Tura Beach offers an anonymous partner notification system. This allows you to inform anyone you have been intimate with of your status while still protecting your identity.
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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 Tura Beach is imperative especially after a new sexual encounter. Better2Know’s wide range of sexual health testing in Tura Beach will provide you with the information you need, whether you have an STI, STD or even nothing!
Which STIs can I be tested for in Tura Beach
Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Tura Beach 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
Hepatitis B
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.
Chlamydia Testing in Tura Beach
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Tura Beach. 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 Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach.
Gonorrhoea Testing in Tura Beach
Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach, the risk of catching one of these infections is high. Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.
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 Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach is easy with your local Better2Know testing centre. With flexible appointment times we can fit into your schedule with ease.
What should I do if I have an STI?
Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Tura Beach. 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 Tura Beach 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 Tura Beach to give you the peace of mind you require.
Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Tura Beach. Speak to an advisor today.
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