Clinics in Wagga Wagga

Which STIs can I be tested for in Wagga Wagga

The incidence of STI’s across Wagga Wagga and New South Wales is surging. The Wagga Wagga Sexual Health Services recently reported a 54% spike in rates of Gonorrhoea, with Chlamydia infections remaining as the most frequently notified STI in the region. Infectious Syphilis rates have also climbed sharply. Sexual health services are concerned with rising rates of Syphilis amongst women of reproductive age due to the risks of passing on this dangerous infection to the unborn foetus.   

Better2Know offers STI testing clinics across Wagga Wagga, expert information and care, the widest range of STI’s you can get tested for (either individually or in a screen of tests) and expert pathology from accredited Australian laboratories you can fully trust.  

We test for all STIs and STDs including:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes Simplex Types I and II

• HIV 1 and 2 and the p24 antigen

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Mycoplasma

• Trichomonas

Your medical team at Better2Know in Wagga Wagga has built a range of STI screens and panels, each testing for more than one infection and designed for your particular needs. As STI’s rarely show any symptoms, it is almost impossible to know which specific infection to test for. That’s why it is always a good idea to order a panel of tests so that you are more likely to diagnose the infection that you have. If you are not sure which screen is right for you, then please choose our Full STI Screen or our Platinum STI Screen. These two screens are amongst the most comprehensive available and will give you the confidence you need and the peace of mind that you seek.

FAST STI Test results in Wagga Wagga

When you test with Better2Know in Wagga Wagga you will enjoy the widest choice of clinics and appointment times, the widest choice of tests and the fastest test turnaround times.  Our accredited partner laboratory in Wagga Wagga will analyse your samples on the same day that they arrive and results will generally be available only one to four days after your appointment. When your results are ready, they will be reviewed by our doctor and medical team and then reported to you in your private Patient Area on our secure website.

Chlamydia Testing in Wagga Wagga

Chlamydia is the most common STI in Wagga Wagga. Chlamydia is a bacterium that is easily passed on from one person to another during sex. You can catch a Chlamydia infection in your genital area, in particular in your urethra or vaginal canal, in your throat if you performed oral sex on your partner and in your rectum if you received penetrative sex there. If left untreated Chlamydia can cause long term health problems and can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancies, swollen and painful testicles and other health issues.

Most Chlamydia tests only need a simple urine sample for testing, but if you only performed oral sex or only received anal sex, then you should consider getting a swab taken from these areas for testing. Chlamydia test result will be available in Wagga Wagga in just two days after your sample arrives at our laboratory. If you do test positive, we will get you speaking with our doctor right away who will write you a prescription for the treatment you need to get better.

Chlamydia, like most other STI’s, usually does not have any symptoms. The only way to know if you are infected is to get tested in your nearest STI clinic in Wagga Wagga.

Is it true that some STIs have no symptoms?

Yes, this is true. Most sexually transmitted Infections do not show any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include things like itching, soreness, pain, stinging or burning when urinating or during sex, flu-like symptoms, or unusual discharge from the penis or vagina.  These can all be indicators of an STI, but you should not rely on these symptoms to diagnose any STI infection. Lots of other infections can produce these symptoms so the only way you can be certain is to get tested. Around 90% of men and 70% of women who are infected with Chlamydia will never show any symptoms.

This is why it is so important to get tested for STI’s in Wagga Wagga. These infections are all around you, you can never be sure who might have one, they are easy to pass from person to person and the only way to know if you or your partner has one is to get tested for it. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Wagga Wagga will get you the sexual health care you need to keep yourself, and your sexual partners safe from symptomless STIs.

Other than Chlamydia, other STI’s including Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, B and C, Mycoplasma, and Trichomonas can also be present but not show any symptoms in the early stages of infection. No matter where you are, even in Wagga Wagga, the risk of catching one of these infections is high. The Australian Centre for Disease Control estimates that up to 1 in 6 (16%) Australians will contract an STI in their lifetime. This is a strong reminder of the importance of getting tested regularly. Testing every time you have sex with a new partner, and regular testing during any relationship, unless it is strictly monogamous,  is the only way to protect your sexual health.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

As mentioned above, most STIs do not present symptoms in the early and sometimes even later stages of infection. Symptoms, when they do occur, will also often vary between infection and person. Regular testing in Wagga Wagga with your local Better2Know STI testing clinic is the only way to keep yourself and your partners safe from STIs.

If you do get symptoms, some signs of an STI infection can include:

• Unusual penile or vaginal discharge

• Pain in the lower back and kidney area

• Pain when urinating or during sex

• Lumps or lesions on the genital area

• Flu-like symptoms

• Swelling of the penis and/or testicles

• Sore throat

• Body rashes

• Blotches on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet

If you have one or any of these symptoms, you need to get tested right away. Book your appointment quickly and easily with Better2Know at one of our many STI clinics in Wagga Wagga. Our flexible booking options on line, and team of advisors available 24/7, makes this simple and easy for you to do now. Get your appointment booked and tests completed within just a few days, and get the peace of mind you want and need.

Click on “Select” next to your Wagga Wagga clinic of choice and choose the test that right for you. If you have any doubts, ring us on the number listed above and speak to a friendly and helpful advisor now who will get you the appointment and tests you need at our STI test clinic in Wagga Wagga. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Wagga Wagga. 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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Wagga Wagga. From appointment setting, to getting you tested, to helping you once your test results are back, Better2Know will be with you every step of the way.

24-hour Wagga Wagga Sexual Health hotline

Your local Better2Know team of sexual health advisors and doctors are ready to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Better2Know in Wagga Wagga believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Wagga Wagga we know that we can be there for you whenever you may need it. No lengthy waiting times, no long on hold periods. Better2Know advisors in Wagga Wagga are waiting to help you.

What should I do next?

If you are sexually active and want to take care of your health, then book your STI test in Wagga Wagga now. Just click on “Select” next to the Wagga Wagga STI testing 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 now.