Home STD Test Kit

We live in an information age with all kinds of data at our fingertips and as a result, there is no longer any excuse for living in ignorance surrounding our health. While more and more of us are eating well and exercising regularly, however, sexual health remains something of a taboo subject. Whilst nobody likes talking about the risk of contracting an STI, it is a very real part of the world that we live in. If you have been putting off a trip to the GUM clinic to be screened and need assurance that you have a clean bill of sexual health, TESTD^TM are on hand to help by offering a range of home STD test kits.

That’s right – you no longer need to make a trip to your doctor or a sexual health clinic for a range of intrusive tests that prod and poke you in a variety of places, while you look over your shoulder to ensure that nobody you know has seen you enter such a location. Home STD test kits will set your mind at rest by allowing you the opportunity to invest in a number of different screenings, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, herpes, hepatitis and any combination of the above. It’s never been easier to keep on top of your sexual health, and there is no excuse to live in ignorance.

If you are sexually active and have not been tested, or have recently changed your sexual partner and would like to continue your life together without using protection, it is hugely advisable that you undertake a full screen for sexually transmitted infections. Ordering a home STD test kit from TESTD^TM is an assurance of subtlety and discretion, as everything that you require will be delivered to your door in an unmarked envelope, complete with full instructions on how to return your samples.

If you have never been tested for STIs, do not panic; the TESTD^TM site provides a free advisory service that will help you decide exactly what screening will best serve your needs. This will be done by an automated online survey, which will ask you a series of questions about your sexual history and any symptoms that you may be experiencing. Your answers to these questions will be analysed, and a recommendation will be made based on any STIs that you may be most at risk of. Prices of the home STD test kits vary depending on the contents, with basic tests for chlamydia, syphilis or gonorrhoea starting at just £24, an HIV test commencing at £35, or combinations available at a discount price. Alternatively, you could set your mind at rest completely with a home STD test kit that doubles up as a full screening – for very reasonable rates, you could request screenings such as Basic, The Fully Monty, End the Worry or I’ve Got Symptoms.

Once you have settled upon a home STD test kit and ordered it, the next steps could not be simpler. A plain, unmarked envelope containing your kit will be delivered to your home, which will contain your home STD test kit and the instructions on how to collect the samples. This will include any combination of urine samples, blood samples (don’t worry, this will just involve a finger prick – there will be no need to visit a doctor or nurse and explain your business). Alternatively, a swab from your cheek, throat or sexual organs may be requested.

Once you have your samples ready to return, do so in the envelope provided and stand by for the results. The length of time this takes depends on which home STD test kit you have selected, but it will never be any longer than a week. In case of a positive result a prescription will be e mailed against a nominal fee & the infection will be resolved with a course of antibiotics.

It really is that simple – just a handful of clicks through the TESTD^TM website and a very reasonable charge are all that stand between you and a relaxed, stress-free sex life. Get online and order your home STD test kit today, and reap the benefits for a prolonged period that follows. What are you waiting for?

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Things you must know about Chlamydia (infographics)

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK, accounting for almost half of all STI diagnoses in 2014 according to Public Health England figures. It is usually associated with people under 25, making age a risk factor, however it can be caught by anyone. It can be treated and will cause no problems if caught early. However, if left untreated it can have an effect on your health.

What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

A large percentage of people with chlamydia will not encouter any obvious symptoms – 50% of men and 70-80% of women. However many do experience some signs of chlamydia and could recognise one or more of the following symptoms.

Women:

• an increase or change in vaginal discharge
• pain passing urine
• lower abdominal pain
• pain during sex
• bleeding in between periods

Men:

• discharge from the end of the penis
• pain, tingling or stinging when passing urine

Natural progression of Chlamydia

If left untreated, in both those with and without symptoms, the results can be serious. This is especially for women who could develop:

• pain in the lower abdomen due to PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
• infertility (difficulty becoming pregnant)
• ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the fallopian tube)

The potential implications of chlamydia in men are often underestimated. If untreated it can cause damage to the DNA of sperm and scarring to the reproductive tract, which can lead to infertility.

How do I catch chlamydia?

Chlamydia trachomatis is usually passed from one person to another during unprotected sex. It is also possible to catch it from sex toys if not correctly washed, or covered in a new condom each time they are used.

SHOULD YOU TEST FOR MORE THAN CHLAMYDIA?

If you just want to make sure that you don’t have Chlamydia, then a postal / Lab chlamydia test would be appropriate for you.

If you are confused about your symptoms and not sure which test to go for then our END THE WORRY screen is a better choice, in which we test for the most common 10 different infections, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B & more, so we can correctly identify the root cause.

It is impossible to know the underlying cause of your symptoms without being tested. Do not attempt to guess which bacteria is present as many produce similar symptoms.

A discreet Test kit is dispatched simply at your given address.The sample is forwarded to the laboratory using our self-addressed envelope. Results are sent via a text message.

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STI Test Kit

The human race is becoming increasingly health conscious, particularly in this day and age where sexual activity is a normal way of life . We are eating healthier than ever, attending the gym regularly, and living longer than ever. With all this in mind, why would be possibly neglect to approach our sexual health with the same level of care? It has never been easier to be careful with STI test kits readily available online.

If you are sexually active and are not using protection, you owe it to both yourself and your partner to have a full check-up at least once annually – more often if you change sexual partners and would prefer not to use protection. Of course, this is not a comfortable experience – it can be embarrassing to discuss such matters with your GP, and anybody could see you coming and going from a city centre GUM clinic. This is where the STI test kits provided by TESTD^TM become indispensible, allowing you to obtain a clean bill of sexual health from your own home without directly consulting a professional unless necessary.

Do not wait to see symptoms of an STI before ordering a test kit – some infections do not actually have visible signs at the onset, and others can do irreversible damage if not caught early enough. Likewise, you may not be sure as to which conditions you should actually be checking for. online consultation calculator http://www.testd.com/consultation/#/consultation/start that will be able to recommend any possible STI test kits that would benefit you. You will receive professional, unbiased advice as to how to proceed – whether that is ordering an STI test kit to utilise at home, or seeking the immediate help of a healthcare professional.

TESTD^TM have a vast range of STI test kits available for purchase online, including specialist checks for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, hepatitis, syphilis and HIV. Alternatively, you could even order a comprehensive STI test kit that will check for each and every one of these infections, and help you sleep easier at night knowing that you are not living with any of them. The kits in question take the form of an subtle package that will be delivered straight to your home, ensuring privacy.

Upon opening your STI test kit, you’ll find a set of extremely simple instructions and guidelines as to how to check for any unwelcome infection – this could be a urine sample, a swab sample, a blood test incurred by a small finger prick methode, or all of the above. Once you collected your sample, you can return everything in a pre-paid envelope to have your samples assessed by a team of professionals in a laboratory.

The results of your STI test kit will be delivered to you as an SMS message. It may be that all your tests were negative, in which case you will not have to take any further action and can continue to enjoy your sex life safe in the knowledge that no ill will befall you or your partner, or our doctor may  guide you for further treatment. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that you have been struck down with an incurable disease – you may simply need a course of antibiotics. How long this takes depends on which test you have selected.

The price of an STI test kit varies depending on test you request. STI test kits for gonorrhoea or chlamydia are just £24, and a HIV screen is a mere £35. A full screen will be between £99 and £290 depending on what level of risk your sexual activity falls within. Don’t balk at the idea of paying for such a service; there is no price that can be placed on the clean bill of sexual health provided by a full STI test kit.

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Private online testing for Chlamydia – Safe and secure

According to the NHS, over 200,000 people in the UK show positive results from chlamydia testing in a typical year – with almost two-thirds of this number accounted for by young people aged between 16 and 24 years of age. This is obviously a worrying statistic, but what is perhaps even more disquieting is just how many sexually active individuals may be carrying the disease without realising it. The symptoms of chlamydia, unlike many STIs, are largely silent, and permanent damage could be done to your body if you carry the infection and do not have it treated. Is it really worth taking such a risk, when chlamydia testing is so readily available?

If you are concerned that you may be carrying this particular STI, symptoms for any male to be aware of include swollen genitals, difficulty passing water without pain thanks to a burning sensation and a translucent penile discharge. Women, meanwhile, should also be vigilant about acknowledging any heavier period bleeding (or surprising bleeds between menstrual cycles), though they too may experience painful, burning urination.

In many cases, however, chlamydia does not make itself known through symptoms. A bacterial infection, chlamydia silently and effectively lays within the throat, cervix, vagina, urethra or anus, ensuring that any form of unprotected sexual contact – between any combinations of partners, regardless of gender – ensure that it can easily be passed on. Chlamydia can cause infertility if left untreated in a female patient, which is just another reason why it is hugely important to stay on top of testing for this infection.

Many chemists offer free chlamydia testing to under-25s, while anybody over this age can book themselves in for a test at their convenience. Sadly, not enough people are taking advantage of these opportunities, possibly due to the scope for embarrassment. The idea of being spotted undertaking an STI test by a friend, family member or – worst of all – a former or current sexual partner is enough to deter a great many individuals, which leave the potential for chlamydia to continue to spread. A GUM clinic could be a safer option (after all, if anybody discovers you in such a location it means they are in the same boat!), but this still involves a great deal of time being taken.

Enter TESTD™, who offers a unique approach to chlamydia testing. If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms, or wish to begin engaging in unprotected sex with a new partner, TESTD^TM provides testing kits that can be conducted from the privacy of your own home for the low cost of £24.

Upon making the purchase of a TESTD^TM chlamydia testing kit, you will receive a subtle package in the post that contains everything that you will need. The test will require a urine sample, which can be returned to TESTD^TM in a free post envelope that you’ll find in your kit. Once received, your sample will be analysed by a team of professionals in a laboratory, and you will receive the results through an SMS text message.

This message will either inform you that your results are negative, in which case you can continue as normal, or announce that you have tested positive for chlamydia. If this is the case, do not panic – TESTD^TM will provide advice on how to proceed, and a single course of antibiotics will usually clear up the issue. You will, however, be expected to inform any sexual partners from the previous six months that you have tested positive so they can do the same.

Chlamydia is a problem that plagues a great many young people in the modern world, and it is strongly advisable to undertake regular sexual health checks to ensure that you do not add to these statistics, With the low cost and high convenience offered by TESTD^TM‘s home chlamydia testing kits, it is easier than ever to stay safe.

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Chlamydia Testing – Test in your own home

Sexual health is something that concerns all of us, and each and every individual, whether in a sexually active relationship or not, has a duty of care to present and future partners to remain vigilant against the threat of infection. With chlamydia diagnosed more often than any other STI across the globe, extra steps must be taken to ensure this condition is tested for with regularity – especially given the absence of overt symptoms.

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that infects the cervix, urethra, vagina, anus or throat, often laying dormant and avoiding detection without the aid of health screening. Under 25s are particularly at risk of the infection, which can be passed on from one partner to another through any kind of sexual contact that involves the exchange of fluids.

The chief reason that chlamydia is considered so hazardous is the aforementioned absence of easily diagnosable symptoms. The effects of chlamydia on the human body can a burning sensation when urinating, a swelling in the genitals or a thin, transparent penile discharge for men – all of which are also identified with more benign conditions, such as a Urinary Tract Infection. Female sufferers may endure heavier bleeding during their monthly cycle, or spontaneous vaginal bleeding between scheduled periods – in addition to the same painful urination. Unfortunately even these symptoms, which do not provide evidence of chlamydia unto themselves, will not manifest in everybody.

As a result of chlamydia’s status as the silent STI, regular sexual health screening is essential; ignoring the risk of the infection could have grave consequences if it should be discovered and diagnosed at a later date, including infertility in women. Many people choose to test for chlamydia at a sexual health clinic (also known as a GUM clinic), often located within a major hospital – although many major pharmacies will provide an individual under the age of 25 with a self-testing kit.

Should one decide to approach a healthcare professional, the procedure will be completed by laboratory testing of a urine sample or a swab from any potentially infected area, with results delivered within ten days. You’ll find your closest NHS-sponsored sexual health clinic listed on this handy search engine, or if you require a faster response to your tests, there are private clinics throughout the country that a 24-hour turnaround on results for a fee.

Even a trip to a clinic comes with certain baggage, however – concerns over being spotted perhaps, or simple awkwardness surrounding the discussion of your sexual history with a stranger. If you fall into such a camp, TESTD™ can offer the purchase a chlamydia test for just £24, which can be undertaken in your own home. With the guarantee of discretion and sensitivity, you’ll simply need to take a urine sample and return it to our laboratory – with everything you’ll need to undertake the testing, from the equipment to an unbranded return envelope, including in the purchase price.

Once received, a medical professional will examine your sample and notify you of the results via SMS after 24 hours of receiving your sample, typically the standard 7-10 day via a GUM clinic. No need for any awkward face-to-face conversations, or to book a specialist appointment. If your results come back as positive and confirm that you do indeed currently live with chlamydia, doctors at TESTD™ will send you a prescription against a nominal charge – a one-off treatment that will clear up your symptoms, but not provide immunisation against future infection. You will also need to notify any sexual partners you may have had over the last six months, as there is every chance that they too are carrying the infection – and may well be ignorant of this fact.

Screening for chlamydia has never been easier or more convenient, so there is truly no reason to take any chances. Purchase yourself a testing kit from us online, and enjoy a life free of worry.

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Gonorrhea Has Not Been Eradicated – But Help is at Hand

Once the most well-known of all STIs, Gonorrhea has been around for centuries. It is a preconception that this sexually transmitted disease is now ‘ancient’ – this is far from the truth, and remains as a regularly diagnosed infection in GUM clinics all over the country. Thankfully, if caught early enough this bacterial infection can be treated with a solitary course of antibiotics - hence the informal nickname, The Dose.

Gonorrhea is passed between sexual partners through fluid exchange. This could be through vaginal, anal or oral sex, but also the sharing of sex toys that have not been thoroughly washed.

Thankfully, the bacterial virus does not survive outside of the human body for long, so you will not need to worry about catching gonorrhea through any non-sexual contact with somebody living with the virus - the sharing of clothing, water or even close proximity such as kissing is not enough to pass the virus on.

Pregnant women can, however, give gonorrhea to their babies, with blindness in the child a potential consequence.

One in ten people that contract gonorrhea will not experience any symptoms, so if in doubt always investigate a test, but the most common complaint of anybody living with the condition is bleeding between monthly cycles for women, a painful burning sensation while urinating for both genders, or most notably, a thick, mucus-like discharge of pus from the penis or vagina. If you experience this you should make an appointment with a sexual health specialist immediately, or buy a gonorrhea test kit online, to ease your mind. Captured in its early stages the infection will be treated by antibiotics (often in the form of one injection and one tablet), which will prevent the virus from spreading any further. Ignoring these symptoms, however, could have very severe consequences, including pelvic infections, and even ectopic pregnancies or infertility.

You are never far from a sexual health clinic, and you can find your closest service by entering your postal code into this NHS website. Women will often be tested for gonorrhea by taking a swab from their vaginal wall, as this is a more accurate reading in female cases than a urine test. Men, however, will typically be expected to provide a urine sample - although in some cases, a swab may be taken from the inside of the penis. The results of a gonorrhea test may take anything up to two weeks to be returned if you are using an NHS service, although some private clinics will be able to provide an immediate response in exchange for a fee by placing your sample under a microscope. But if you are a shy person, or get embarrassed by examinations of your private regions, you can always use the online testing service provided by TESTD.

Of course, all of this is assuming that you wish to engage in this testing in a clinic, where anybody could see you. If you prefer the privacy of providing a sample from your own home, you can purchase a gonorrhoea testing kit from TESTD™ for a mere £24. Ordering your testing kit online will result in a discreet package being mailed to you complete with the ability to return a sample in the envelope provided, and receiving the confidential result via SMS text message after 24 hours. If your results are positive, you will be provided with advice on how to proceed - and you should notify all recent sexual partners, lest they be living with the infection and ignorant of it.   

Gonorrhoea is not a pleasant condition by any means, but thankfully the treatment for it can be swift and decisive. If you are in any doubt or wish to engage in unprotected sex with a new partner, ease your mind with a test and enjoy a life free of worry about your sexual health.

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