Sexual Health Testing in Amadora
Testing for an STD could not be simpler when you use Better2Know Amadora. Our discreet and easy testing services are designed for peace of mind and swift action and results. With one small blood or urine sample you can have results for almost any STD in a matter of days.
With convenient clinic locations within Amadora and Portugal, Better2Know has a clinic close to you. Offering quick and easy testing services Better2Knows sexual health clinics will provide you with the expert care that you need and deserve at any time of day, any day of the week.
Our clinics in and around Amadora:
Which STIs can I be tested for in Amadora
Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Amadora to ensure that you get the right STI tests when you need them the most. We test for all STIs and STDs including:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Herpes
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- HPV
- Mycoplasma
- Gardnerella
- Trichomonas
Our medical team has created a range of Better2Know STI screens, each testing for more than one infection and designed for your particular testing needs. If you are not sure which screen is right for you, then please choose our Full STI Screen.
With Better2Know, your STI testing worries will be put at ease.
What happens at my Sexual Health test in Amadora?
When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Amadora, 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 Amadora STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing.
Gonorrhoea Testing in Amadora
Amadora has one of the highest rates of gonorrhoea infection in Portugal. 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 Amadora 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 Amadora. Regular testing at your local Better2Know clinic in Amadora 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 Amadora, 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 Amadora 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 Amadora. 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 Amadora 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.
What are the most common STIs in Amadora?
The most common STIs in Amadora include:
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhoea
- Mycoplasma
- Herpes
- HIV
- HPV
- Hepatitis B
Getting tested for these common STIs in Amadora is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Amadora 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.
24-hour Amadora 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 Amadora believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Amadora 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 Amadora are waiting to help you.