Clinics in Los Olivos

What happens at my Sexual Health test in Los Olivos?

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Los Olivos, 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 Los Olivos STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing.

Chlamydia Testing in Los Olivos

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Los Olivos.  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 Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos. 

Gonorrhoea Testing in Los Olivos

Los Olivos has one of the highest rates of gonorrhoea infection in Peru. 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 Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos, the risk of catching one of these infections is high.  Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.

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 Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos. 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 Los Olivos 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. 

How are STIs diagnosed?

STIs in Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos.

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

What should I do if I have an STI?

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

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Los Olivos. 

24-hour Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos are waiting to help you.