Sexual Health Testing in Plasencia

What happens at my Sexual Health test in Plasencia?

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

Chlamydia Testing in Plasencia

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Plasencia. 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 Plasencia 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 Plasencia.

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 Plasencia. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Plasencia 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 Plasencia, the risk of catching one of these infections is high. Regular testing is the only way to protect your sexual health.

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 Plasencia is imperative especially after a new sexual encounter. Better2Know’s wide range of sexual health testing in Plasencia will provide you with the information you need, whether you have an STI, STD or even nothing!

What are the most common STIs in Plasencia?

The most common STIs in Plasencia include:

• Chlamydia
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhoea
• Mycoplasma
• Herpes
• HIV
• HPV
• Hepatitis B

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

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

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