Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening & Treatment
Do you have symptoms that you’re worried about?
Are you wondering if you’re at risk of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)?
We can help with screenings, diagnosis and treatment, while giving you a clear explanation of what it all means.
Sexually transmitted infections are passed through skin to skin contact, some across mucosal membranes such as mouth and lips, and some through bodily fluids.
Depending on what kind of sex you have, and who you have sex with, there will be a variable risk of you having been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms of Common STIs
Common STIs are chlamydia, human papillomavirus, and herpes. Gonorrhoea is also on the rise (and is showing worrisome patterns of resistance).
Sometimes people develop symptoms of these infections, and sometimes they don’t.
Sometimes there is a good test for these STIs, sometimes not!
There are more unusual blood-borne viruses which are usually symptomatic, but could be dangerous if not treated e.g. HIV or syphilis.
For some STIs vaccination is available e.g. Hepatitis B, HPV.
If symptoms occur with STI, it might be a skin lesion ( lump or sore), penile discharge, itching, skin irritation or painful urination.
Whether or not you have symptoms or (think) you may have been exposed, come and see us in our Sydney sexual health clinic to discuss your risk and whether a screening and treatment is necessary.