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… to explain this. If you are under 16 then you may be contacted by a nurse to ensure that home testing is the best option for your needs, before a kit is sent out. We will send a Text message…
…HIV Testing
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Once someone has been infected with HIV it will remain in the body for life. There is no cure but there are now treatments which keep the virus under…
Test and Go Service
The Test and Go service is a peace of mind test so good for individuals who just want a check up to make sure everything is ok. for example, this can be used as an annual check up or if you've…
…Getting Checked for STIs
Below are some frequently asked questions about getting tested for STIs, answered.
I don’t speak English, can I still attend a clinic or appointment?
Yes, we have access to a telephone…
…If you live in Calderdale you can access home testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea for free by filling out a simple form, and a kit will be posted out to your home address.
… of the scrotum (sac round balls). It is usually caused by an infection in the epididymis, testicle or tubes.
What might I notice?
Pain, redness or swelling in the scrotum. It can also cause some…
… if a woman gets repeated infections. In men, the infection can spread up the urethra and into the testicles – causing pain and swelling of the testicles or block the vas deferens (the tube which sperm…
… the earlier it starts, which is why it's important for people who may be at risk to get tested.
How can HIV be passed on?
The HIV virus is found in semen, blood, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids…
… not all of them are passed on through having sex. It is often unclear as to the cause. If tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea are negative a diagnosis of NSU is made. Negative tests do not mean…
… have picked up the infection from a previous partner without even knowing it.
How can I be tested?
Testing for trichomonas infection is quick and straightforward but if you or your partner…
