1. Periodic inspection

Many STDs are asymptomatic. Regular check-ups can not only identify the infection early, treat it early, reduce the risk of complications, but also reduce the chance of infecting sexual partners.

2. Pre-relationship check

While condom use is an effective way to prevent HIV, it does not completely protect against all STDs. Or at certain stages in the relationship, partners may decide not to use condoms, and it is important to make sure that everyone is free of infection before doing so.

3. Prenatal checkup

STDs can cause complications without any symptoms, such as blocked fallopian tubes, decreased sperm quality, resulting in difficulty in fertility or infertility, etc. Transmission of diseases can also cause babies to be infected at birth. In addition to HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, chlamydia, gonorrhoeae, mycoplasma, etc. should be considered standard prenatal screening.

4. After unsafe exposure

If unsafe sexual contact has occurred, you should consult a sexual health practitioner as soon as possible, because there are different ways to reduce the risk of infection. The timing of the test is very important, because different infections have different window periods, and testing too early may give you false negative results and provide a false sense of security. In some cases, there are medications available for post-exposure treatment to reduce the risk, even of HIV infection.

Sexual Health Screening Program

There are some common infections that usually include a sexual health checkup:
1. HIV
2. Syphilis
3. Herpes (HSV2)
4. Chlamydia
5. Gonorrhea

Some items may be based on an individual’s exposure and/or current vaccination status:
1. Hepatitis A
2. Hepatitis B
3. Hepatitis C
4. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
5. Ureaplasma urealyticum
6. Trichomoniasis

Some other infections can only be diagnosed clinically and not tested:
1. Scabies
2. Molluscum contagiosum

For inquiries, please contact
Tel ：   (852) 3160 4886 
or Email ：   sexhealth@neohealth.com.hk