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    Getting tested for STIs

    No drama but recently got recommended by a WL to get tested for STIs as she said that there had been a recent outbreak of gonorrhoea and chlamydia.

    Though I hadn*t seen her for a while and NOT making veiled suggestions that either she gave me or I gave her any STI I decided to get tested.

    I had thought about getting tested for STIs but never got around to doing it and given the regular punting I do , would be a sensible thing to do.

    While she says she getstested every 7-10 days , my doctor recommended only every 3 months unless showing symptoms

    Just wondering how others go and get tested , if at all.

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    Once a year maybe, only if I feel something or notice something after a bbj which is the most I ever do.

    Simple full panel std test. Pee. Blood. Swab.

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    Does anyone have a recommendation as to where you can go to do this discreetly if one doesn't want to go to your regular doctor?

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    There is RPA sexual Health in Camperdown.
    It's free and near Sydney Uni

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    Go and see a witch doctor bro. They're quite common in suburbs where African and/or Indian communities mingle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nthnrr View Post
    Does anyone have a recommendation as to where you can go to do this discreetly if one doesn't want to go to your regular doctor?
    look up sexual health clinics on NSW health website. find one closest to you. although not all open everyday or has a timeslot for several days or weeks. so may need to call around. they do ask a few questions about your history though but don't worry, they've heard it all. just be honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wank_Somemore View Post
    look up sexual health clinics on NSW health website. find one closest to you. although not all open everyday or has a timeslot for several days or weeks. so may need to call around. they do ask a few questions about your history though but don't worry, they've heard it all. just be honest.
    Agree ~ easy, relatively quick, non judgemental and totally professional.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hedonisticfun View Post
    No drama but recently got recommended by a WL to get tested for STIs as she said that there had been a recent outbreak of gonorrhoea and chlamydia.

    Though I hadn*t seen her for a while and NOT making veiled suggestions that either she gave me or I gave her any STI I decided to get tested.

    I had thought about getting tested for STIs but never got around to doing it and given the regular punting I do , would be a sensible thing to do.

    While she says she getstested every 7-10 days , my doctor recommended only every 3 months unless showing symptoms

    Just wondering how others go and get tested , if at all.
    I've heard this too.

    I just ask my GP to throw in an STI panel with regular bloodwork once a year. He barely remembers my name so I'm not concerned if he wants to ask why I need it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by keebab View Post
    I've heard this too.

    I just ask my GP to throw in an STI panel with regular bloodwork once a year. He barely remembers my name so I'm not concerned if he wants to ask why I need it.
    When I ask my GP, he looks a bit surprised, calls in all the office staff, and they give me a standing ovation.

    Seriously, it's like asking for helper pills. It's a medical test for medical reasons. Period.

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    Just make sure you request that the pathology lab does not add your STD test results to the database, which any GP can access in a future visit.
    Sometimes you don't want your past to pop up... years later.
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    I’ve had a GP threaten to contact my partner via Medicare that I’ve requested STI tests. I have been concerned ever since that they are not private at all. If you test positive, these results are registered. I wish the process was more secure…

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    Online Instascripts. It a phone call. Then they send you a referral via phone for blood test at a pathology centre of your choice. The doctor will then call you with results. Dead easy. I found it worked really well. Also was happy with results which stopped my worrying. Ill go annually or less if I think Ive had a sus encounter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomboy69 View Post
    I’ve had a GP threaten to contact my partner via Medicare that I’ve requested STI tests. I have been concerned ever since that they are not private at all. If you test positive, these results are registered. I wish the process was more secure…
    Interesting , why would the GP threaten to contact your partner ? Whatever happened to patient confidentiality ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomboy69 View Post
    I’ve had a GP threaten to contact my partner via Medicare that I’ve requested STI tests. I have been concerned ever since that they are not private at all. If you test positive, these results are registered. I wish the process was more secure…
    The Medical Board governs GPs and their behaviours.......

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    Thought doctors in Australia have to follow the declaration of geneva, which insure confidentiality of the patient even after death.

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    Whilst the law does require consultations with a doctor to be confidential, there are situations where the doctor may be required (by law) to report information if they have serious concerns about your health and/or someone else's health/safety.

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    for any very busy wl/ml is once a week, for the rest is every 2 weeks.

    '''my doctor recommended only every 3 months unless showing symptoms''' ... if you visit shops every week and you have Ginza service, this is a very wrong advice.

    -urine test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasma, trichomoniasis and full UTI.
    -throat swab test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasma, trichomoniasis.
    -also, throat swab test for staph and strept infections and common cold viruses.
    ... these tests are super easy and in three full days you have the results, and you play safe.

    So, if you visit the shops every week and you do 'diamond service' you need to do the above tests at least once a month [and especially in case you have any bb] or the next day after the first symptom.

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    I also heard of an outbreak recently from a WL I know well.

    You assume it is a regular occurrence but I hadn't heard specifically in a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomboy69 View Post
    I’ve had a GP threaten to contact my partner via Medicare that I’ve requested STI tests. I have been concerned ever since that they are not private at all. If you test positive, these results are registered. I wish the process was more secure…
    "Relatively recent amendments to some of these state-based laws have removed the legal requirement for people with certain STIs to disclose their STI status to prospective partners."

    https://www.stigmahealth.com/news/st...-in-australia/
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    Stigma health is good for online scripts. You can buy more than one script in advance too so you have repeats. I only test after I go raw

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