Free NHS sexual health services online SHL.UK is a discreet sexual health service for Londoners. Our STI testing service is for people who have mild or no STI symptoms, and would like to get themselves checked.
How do I know if I’m STD free?
The only way to be sure about whether or not you have an STD is to get tested and examined at a doctor’s office or health clinic. Many STDs don’t have obvious symptoms.
Are STD records public?
STI and HIV reports are kept confidential. In most jurisdictions, such reports are protected by statute or regulation.
How much do STD checks cost?
Our most popular tests and screens
| Test | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea | A urine or swab test | $295 ($145 if added to a screen) |
| Herpes Test | Herpes test by blood, urine or swab, this test will determine whether you have Herpes Type I or Type II or neither. | $250 ($210 if added to a screen) |
How long can you have a STD without knowing?
It depends on which sexually transmitted infection (STI) you have. Symptoms can develop within a few days or weeks, but sometimes they do not appear until months or even years later. Often there are few or no symptoms and you may not know you have an STI.
Can you look up if someone has an STD?
There’s no way to tell by looking if a person has an STD — even people who have STDs sometimes don’t know it. If you have had sex before, you and your boyfriend can get tested together at a local health clinic like Planned Parenthood.
Can a urine test detect STDs?
Urine testing is currently primarily used to detect bacterial STDs. Chlamydia and gonorrhea urine tests are widely available. Trichomoniasis urine tests are also available, but they are less common. The gold standard for diagnosing bacterial STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, used to be bacterial culture.
Do STDs go away by themselves?
Do STIs go away on their own? Not usually. It’s very unlikely that an STI will go away by itself, and if you delay seeking treatment there’s a risk that the infection could cause long-term problems. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, there’s also a risk of passing the infection on to partners.
