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Not sure if you need sexual health care? You might be wondering if your symptoms could be a sexually transmitted infections (STI), thinking it's time for a routine check-up, or feeling concerned about a recent situation. These questions are completely normal, and you don't need to figure them out alone.

STIs are common and can affect anyone who is sexually active. Many STIs may not cause obvious symptoms at first, which is why timely testing and appropriate medical care are important for sexual health management.

At Thomson Medical, we understand these concerns can feel overwhelming and bring up a lot of questions. Our women's health specialists provide confidential, supportive services designed to help you feel comfortable throughout the process.

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Who should get an STI screening?

Anyone who is sexually active should consider regular STI screenings, especially if they have had unprotected sex, a new sexual partner, multiple partners, or suspect exposure to an STI. Pregnant women and individuals with symptoms of an STI should also get screened.

The type of STI screening depends on the sexual history and risk behaviour of the individual. The risk of having a particular STI is influenced by the type of sexual activity (such as unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse) and the likelihood of their partner or partners having an STI.

Getting tested can be quick and easy. Depending on what you are being tested for, your doctor may take a blood sample, a swab, or a urine sample.

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How STI screening works?

During your consultation, our doctor will discuss your symptoms and concerns privately. Based on your symptoms and risk factors, the doctor will recommend specific tests – most involving simple urine samples and blood tests, with no uncomfortable procedures required for most screenings.

Common STI tests a doctor may recommend:

STI	Key Symptoms to Watch For	Who Should Be Tested
Chlamydia	Unusual discharge, burning urination, pelvic pain	Sexually active women under 25, multiple partners
Gonorrhea	Yellow/green discharge, painful urination, bleeding	Those with urinary symptoms or recent exposure
Syphilis	Painless sores, skin rashes, flu-like symptoms	Annual screening for sexually active individuals
HIV	Often no early symptoms, fever, fatigue, swollen nodes	Everyone aged 18-65, regular testing if high-risk
Herpes (HSV)	Painful blisters/sores, itching, burning sensation	Those with symptoms or known exposure
HPV	Often no symptoms, genital warts, abnormal Pap results	Women 21+ during routine cervical screening
Hepatitis B	Fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine	Those with risk factors or multiple partners