Sexually Transmitted Infections

STI's, or Sexually Transmitted Infections, are very common and though most are easily treated some people find it too embarrassing to talk about them.

At the INP Medical Clinic there is no need to feel awkward or shy, we have seen it all before and our confidential service is here to help you through such sensitive issues

Here are some things to remember about STI's

• Anyone having unprotected sex (sex without a condom) with a new partner is at risk.

• It is best to use a condom with a new partner, at least for the first three months until both people can be tested.

• STI tests are NOT painful, they are quick and simple, especially for men. Many are simply a urine test.

• You may NOT have any symptoms, many people don't even know they have a STI.

• Most STI's can be treated.

• Get the right up-to-date information from a specialist clinic.

At the INP Medical Clinic we do STI tests for a large number of people. Chlamydia is a very common infection and many people who had Chlamydia did not know they had it until they come to us for a test. Chlamydia is easy to treat, but if it's left untreated in women, it can lead to them being unable to have babies later on.

With a lot of STI's there are NO symptoms - people don't even know they have anything. If you're not sure, or you've had unprotected sex lately, then come and talk to us here at the INP Medical Clinic.

HPV Vaccine article published in
Nursing Review (October 2008)

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