Sexual Health Screening
The Sexual Health Nurse may screen for:
HIV, Syphillis, Hepatitis B and C - Blood tests
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea ‾ these can be done either on a urine sample
or and endocervial / urethral swabs, or a ‘self taken’ vaginal swab.
Trichamonas, Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida (thrush) - These are taken
from a high vaginal swab. These are not sexually transmitted diseases
but may present with symptoms
We also offer contraceptive advice, free condoms and emergency
contraception. Registered patients can get access all these services
at our sexual health drop-in every day except Wednesdays at our
Student Health site between 12 noon and 2pm.