SEXUAL HEALTH CHECK
SEXUAL HEALTH CHECK
We offer a screening service for sexually transmitted infections. We provide this service with discretion and complete confidentiality. Some reasons why you might attend for a sexual health check include:
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If you have had unprotected sex especially with an unknown partner.
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If you have symptoms in the genitourinary area which may be related to sexual contact
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If a recent or present partner has been diagnosed with an STI
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If you would like to know about your sexual health status
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A sexual health check will include urine testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, and blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis. Other tests such as penile and vaginal swabs may be taken.
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There is no point in attending for screening any sooner than 2 weeks after the contact that you are concerned about as the test results may not be accurate. This does not apply if you have symptoms.
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It is advisable for men not to pass urine for 2 hours before your appointment so that an accurate sample can be obtained
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The HSE provides FREE HOME STI TESTS where they post the kit to you at home and send you result.
See below some useful sexual health information:
General Information on STIs and Genital Infection
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