 STI testing and treatment
STIs are infections that are passed from one person to another during sex (oral, vaginal or anal) through the exchange of fluids - semen, vaginal fluids or blood. Some can also be passed on through skin-to-skin contact, e.g. rubbing genitals during sex. Using a condom for sex reduces the risk of picking up or passing on an STI. Lots of people will have an STI and not know it. This is because the symptoms for some STIs are not always obvious. These are some of the symptoms to look out for: - pain when peeing;
- blisters, sores or spots around the genitals or anus;
- irritation of the urethra (where the pee comes out);
- pain when having sex or in the lower abdomen;
- unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or anus;
- itching around the genitals or anus.
If you think you might have an STI, you can go along to one of the local sexual infection (GUM) clinics. These clinics are free and confidential, and will test and treat all STIs. If you think you have put yourself at risk of picking up an STI, you can also go to Palatine contraception and sexual health clinics, Brook or Fresh for a check up. Some local GPs are also trained to test for and treat STIs. Have a look at our map of clinics that test and treat STIs.
Sexual infection clinics in Manchester
There are three clinics in Manchester that will test for, and treat, all sexually transmitted infections. These clinics are free and confidential. You will need to make an appointment if you want to go to the clinics at North Manchester General Hospital or Withington Community Hospital. You won't have to wait long for an appointment though - you are guaranteed to get an appointment within 48 hours. Manchester Centre for Sexual Health, at the Hathersage Centre near the MRI, offers walk-in appointments. Manchester Centre for Sexual Health
The Hathersage Centre, 280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 0FH
Tel: 0161 276 5200
Web: www.manchestersexualhealth.org Manchester Centre for Sexual Health will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You don't need to make an appointment for most clinics, just walk-in! Click here for opening times North Manchester GUM Department
North Manchester General Hospital, Outpatients 'D', Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB
Tel: 0161 627 8753 - Appointments
Web: www.pat.nhs.uk The GUM Department will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You will need to call to make an appointment before visiting the clinic. Click here for opening times South Manchester Sexual Health Centre
Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR
Tel: 0161 217 4939 - Appointments
Web: www.uhns.nhs.uk South Manchester Centre for Sexual Health will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You will need to call to make an appointment before visiting the clinic. Click here for opening times
Contraception and sexual health clinics Palatine contraception and sexual health clinics, Brook and Fresh will all test for and treat the most common STIs including chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These clinics are free and confidential. The clinic staff are happy to do sexual health check ups - you don't need to have symptoms to go along to get tested.
Map of local clinics that will test and treat STIs
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NHS Choices has lots of information about STIs - how to avoid them, how to get tested, and how they are treated. Last updated on the 11th June 2011
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