Clinics in Hong Kong

Which STIs and HIV can I get tested for in Hong Kong

Better2Know has a range of STI Testing options in Hong Kong. We can test you for one or more STIs at our sexual health clinic. We can help you to get tested for:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrohoea

• HIV

• Herpes

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Genital Warts

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

• Gardnerella

• Trichomonas

How common are STDs in Hong Kong

According to the charity AIDS Concern in Hong Kong, STDs are higher than the Better2Know global average in Hong Kong. This means we see more STDs than we would expect in every 100 people we test. Women are more likely to test positive than men.

This is probably due to Hong Kong women being worried about having an STI Test and putting it off. Please do not be worried. We will help you every step of the way. We will not tell anyone that you have been tested. Women’s fertility can be affected quickly by an STI infection, so it is important to get tested and get treated.

When should I get an STI test in Hong Kong?

You should have an STI test when you have a new partner or have had unprotected sexual intercourse in Hong Kong. This helps to protect your health, as well as the health of your future partners.

Most STIs do not have any symptoms, especially in the first few weeks and months of a new infection. In this time, you can pass the infection on to someone, and the STI can cause lasting damage to you. So, the only way to know if you have an STI is to have a test.

When symptoms do occur they can include:

• Unusual discharge from your penis (men) or vagina (women)

• Pain or discomfort when having a wee

• Pain or discomfort during sex

• A blister or bump in your genital area, rectum, or mouth

• A new rash in your genital area

• Swollen glands

• Sore throat

• Feeling unwell or tired all the time

• Cold or fever

These symptoms are also common across other illnesses, and it is important not to diagnose an STI on symptoms alone. This may mean that you do not get the right treatment, and therefore you would not be cured.

If you have any of these symptoms please call our Hong Kong team on the number above who will be happy to help you.

What will happen at my STD Test appointment?

At your STD Test appointment, you will be seen by one of our kind Better2Know doctors. They will make you comfortable, and they will not ask you any embarrassing or awkward questions. When you are ready, they will collect the samples needed for your STD test. Most of our tests in Hong Kong need a blood or a urine sample. Your appointment will take around 10 to 15 minutes.

The laboratory will then analyse your samples. The STD tests will be done in our main Hong Kong laboratory using the latest equipment to get you the most accurate and fastest results. As soon as your results are ready they will be reviewed by our medical team and then reported to you.

If you have any questions, we will be able to answer them for you. If you test positive we will help you to access and treatment, medication that you need. Do not worry we are here to help you.

HIV Testing in Hong Kong

Many people are worried about HIV. We understand this and are here to help you. Putting off an HIV test does not mean that you do not have HIV. However, the longer you leave the test, the more damage HIV will do to you. You can also pass HIV on to a new partner.

Medication for HIV in Hong Kong is available for you if you test positive. The medication is really good and can help you to keep the virus under control and to be undetectable. This can also mean that you cannot pass it on, and you will lead a normal length of life. This is not a cure for HIV, and you do need to keep taking your medicine every day.

We will help you get your HIV test in Hong Kong. Please call us today.

How quickly can I book my appointment in Hong Kong

You can book your appointment in Hong Kong now online. We will be able to get you an appointment on the next working day. You can also call our welcoming Patient Services team today on the number displayed above. A dedicated sexual health advisor will make your booking and answer any questions you may have.