Venereology
Here at Derma Elite Skin care Clinic, we offer a full range of sexual health services giving confidential and up to date advice and information on all aspects of sexual health. We provide diagnosis, testing, management and treatment of sexual infections and difficulties.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections are infections that can be passed on from one person to another during close sexual contact through oral, vaginal or anal sex. These infections can also be spread by sharing sex toys. Common sexually transmitted infections include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, genital warts and genital herpes.
Symptoms that can be caused by sexually transmitted infections include pain on urination, new lumps, bumps or rashes around the skin of the genitals or anus, unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain as well as any blisters or sores in these areas. sexually transmitted infections can sometimes have no symptoms and so if you if you have had unprotected sex it is important that you are tested for sexually transmitted infections.
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
During your initial consultation you will feel welcomed and put at ease, so that you can discuss any difficulties or problems in complete confidence. Our dermatologist at HSR layout, will discuss with you any difficulties or symptoms you may be experiencing. You will also be asked to speak openly about your sexual partners. Questions we will ask you include: when you last had sex, whether you’ve had unprotected sex, any symptoms you are experiencing and why you think you might have an infection. These questions will help us determine which tests you may need.
For each test required our dermatologist will discuss with you what it involves and why they believe the test is necessary. You will have the opportunity to ask about anything you are unsure of or to request further information.
Visiting our Clinic
Many patients book an appointment to see us when they notice symptoms such as pain, discharge or lesions around the genitals. Whether you have symptoms or not, if you have had unprotected sex it is important that you are tested for STIs. Some sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia can have no symptoms. Therefore you could be infected and not even know it. The sooner treatment is started the better. Sexually transmitted infections can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Our dermatologists may need to examine you. We offer a discreet but thorough intimate examination if needed, and with a chaperone if requested. An examination is very helpful if you have concerns about any rashes, lumps or sores that are bothering you.