Why is a Sexual Health Check Up important?
Sexual health is important to everyone. Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may have no symptoms; therefore regular sexual health screens are useful to prevent any long-term complications. Practising safer sex, i.e. using condoms correctly and consistently, can help prevent the spread of STIs. You will have a consultation to establish which STIs to test for and which tests to be taken.
Female Sexual Health Examination
Women’s sexual health screening may include:
| Types of Tests | Types of STIs screened |
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| Blood Tests |
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| Swab/Smear Tests (from the vagina and cervix, rectum if anal sex) |
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Swab/smear test involves an examination of the vagina using a speculum. A urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea may be taken instead if a speculum examination cannot be performed. A throat swab may be taken if you have been exposed to gonorrhoea.
Male Sexual Health Examination
Men’s sexual gealth screening may include:
| Types of Tests | Types of STIs screened |
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| Urine Tests |
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| Blood Tests |
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| Swab/Smear Tests* (from the urethra – tip of penis, throat if oral sex with men, rectum if anal sex) |
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Swab/smear test involves the collection of cells from the test site with a cotton tip or similar.
If you have symptoms (eg. pain when passing urine or discharge from penis) you will need to hold your urine for 4 hours before visiting the clinic for the smear tests.
Do a Health Check Up Today
Patients may choose to receive treatment from subsidised or non-subsidised clinics. Both clinics provide comprehensive medical, nursing, laboratory and counselling services. The professional level of the service is the same at both the subsidised and non-subsidised clinics.
For subsidised care, patients will be seen at The Department of STI Control (DSC) located at Block 31 Kelantan Lane #01-16, Singapore 200031. To make an appointment for subsidised care, please fill in the Online Appointment Form or alternatively, you may call 6293 9648 or drop us an email at nsc.apptdsc@nhghealth.com.sg to book an appointment.
For non-subsidised care, please call 6350 6666 to make an appointment to see the specialists of your choice at the National Skin Centre.
