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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