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• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.

• Common STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea are easily treated with antibiotics.

• Regular STI testing is important as people may have a STI without any symptoms.

• Condoms can protect you and your partner from most STIs.

• You can find out more about STIs here.

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Warning

If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, you should urgently see a doctor or sexual health clinic to consider post exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

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You could have a STl check for the following reasons:

• You have had unprotected sex (i.e. without a condom or if the condom wasn't used properly or it broke)

• You have a new sexual partner

• You have more than one sexual partner

• You're worried you've been exposed to a STI

• You want a routine sexual health check

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Please use our telehealth service or see your doctor or sexual health clinic for testing for the following:  

• You have symptoms of a STI

• You have been told by a sexual partner they are positive for a STI (you may get treated while awaiting your results)

• You are taking PREP or PEP

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Self-testing 

When you visit your lab testing centre they will give you instructions on how to do your own urine and/or swab tests in the toilet. For urine tests, do not pass urine at least one hour prior to your test.