Sexual Health & STI Screening
Your Sexual Health Matters: Secure and Compassionate STI Testing at Home
Secure and Compassionate STI Testing at Home
Navigating sexual health can often be a sensitive journey, filled with concerns about confidentiality, judgment, and convenience. Direct Health Solutions stands as a beacon of understanding and support in this landscape. We are a sex-positive clinic committed to providing accessible, non-judgmental, and confidential STI testing. Our approach is rooted in open-mindedness and respect for your unique expression of sexuality.
Our in-home services offer a discreet and convenient way to take proactive steps in managing your sexual health, all within the familiar comfort of your own home.
In-Home STI Testing
Our mobile STI testing services begin at $125 for an individual, with an additional $75 for each extra person in the same appointment.
Additional tests can be customized based on a phone consultation to suit your specific needs.
Mobile STI Testing
- A requisition for testing
- In-home consultation with a registered nurse
- Sample collection and delivery to the lab
- A follow-up phone consultation to discuss your results
Standard STI Testing
- Gonorrhea (urine)
- Chlamydia (urine)
- HIV (blood)
- Hepatitis C (blood)
- Syphilis (blood)
Results
Receiving your STI screening results is a process handled with utmost care and efficiency. You can expect a call from our healthcare provider within 3 business days, ensuring you are promptly and clearly informed about your health status.
If your test results are positive for an STI, we provide a supportive and comprehensive pathway for your continued care including treatment, and preventative strategies and education.
Frequency of Testing
For sexually active individuals, annual testing is recommended. Those engaging in high-risk activities should consider testing every 3 to 6 months. Remember, many STIs do not show symptoms initially, making regular testing a critical step in proactive health management.
Complications of Untreated STIs
Ignoring STI testing can have dire consequences. Untreated STIs may result in serious health issues, including the risk of transmitting the infection to others, complications during pregnancy, and in extreme cases, death. Regular testing facilitates early treatment and helps prevent these complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t let uncertainty or fear compromise your well-being. Reach out to Direct Health Solutions for confidential, compassionate, and comprehensive STI testing. Book your in-home STI testing appointment now and embrace a proactive approach to your sexual health.
STI testing involves medical tests to detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections. These tests can be conducted through various methods such as blood samples, urine tests, or physical examinations, depending on the type of STI being tested for.
If you’re sexually active, especially with multiple partners, it’s wise to consider regular STI testing. It’s also recommended if you have symptoms that could indicate an STI, or if your partner has been diagnosed with an STI.
Yes, many STIs can be asymptomatic, meaning they don’t show symptoms but can still be present and harmful. Regular testing is important for early detection and treatment.
Absolutely. At Direct Health Solutions, we ensure that all STI testing and results are handled with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.
The process typically involves a consultation with a healthcare professional, followed by appropriate sample collection (blood, urine, or swabs), and then analysis in a lab. Results are usually discussed in a follow-up consultation.
Results can typically be expected within a few days, depending on the type of test. We strive to provide results as quickly as possible while ensuring accuracy.
If you test positive, our healthcare professionals will provide guidance on treatment options and next steps. We’re here to support you through treatment and management of the condition.
