Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
How to get treatment for STDs
Getting tested for an infection is likely to involve a urine test and simple swabs being taken from the vagina, which is not usually painful.
You can get screened for all STDs at any sexual health clinic (sometimes called GUM clinics). Service is free and confidential plus you'll get advice and support on safe sex and STDs. You don't even need to go to your GP first. You can either ring for an appointment, or pop into a drop-in session, even if you don't live locally.
Terrence Higgins Trust also runs 'Fastest' clinics in many local communities, which provide a fast, free and totally confidential sexual health check up, including screening for chlamydia6.
You can even get a free take away kit to take a swab and urine sample at home, then post the samples back and receive your results usually a week later. For more information, visit http://www.tht.org.uk.
To find your local sexual health clinic, look in your local phone directory under 'Health Centres' or 'Clinics', or call NHS direct on 0845 4647.
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