Sexual Health
Cambridge Private Doctors can offer you fast, efficient and confidential sexual health screening. Most infections can be ruled out by means of a simple blood test or a urine screen.
The world health organisation defines sexual health as “a state of physical , emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity”.
• Here at Cambridge Private Doctors we want to help you to live your healthiest and happiest life.
• We offer a friendly confidential, non-judgmental service to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no symptoms initially, but if diagnosed early can be easily treated before they progress.
• We can offer screening and treatment for a wide range of STIs, and more importantly advice on how to prevent them in the future.
• Screening for HIV can be done on a simple blood test, and there are now effective treatments available which can prevent it progressing to AIDS or being passed on to partners. In addition we offer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) for those who are at higher risk of acquiring HIV.
• Genital infections can often be tested on urine samples for men, and self taken vaginal swabs for women.
• If you have any concerns about lumps bumps or skin changes in the genital area we can check that out for you too.
• More tests are not always better, and are often no replacement for a consultation with an experienced sexual health doctor who will give you personalised advice based on your own individual circumstances
For more information about STIs, please visit this link by clicking here
FAQ’s
What types of tests can I have and how much does this cost?
• This depends on your symptoms and risk factors.
• For patients with no symptoms we offer testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrheoa as well as HIV, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis.
• This costs: Chlamydia/Gonorrheoa swab/urine £31, Blood test for HIV, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis £135 (including the phlebotomy cost)
• For patients with symptoms extra tests can be added with additional costs.
Can I do a postal self check test?
Yes this is possible, but only if you have no symptoms, please book a 20 minute telephone appointment and we will arrange this for you.
Contact us
Visit our medical centre
Nuffield Health Hospital,
4 Trumpington Rd,
Cambridge CB2 8AF
T: 01223 967995
Phones answered 9–5 Monday to Friday.
For more specific medical enquiries or to contact one of the doctors: [email protected]