STI Screening at Cottage Surgery
Not all STIs are symptomatic, but all should be treated. That’s why sexual health check-ups and STI screening are a good idea and nothing to feel ashamed about.
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Not all STIs are symptomatic, but all should be treated. That’s why sexual health check-ups and STI screening are a good idea and nothing to feel ashamed about.
I’m worried about sexually transmitted infections
Once you start having sex, change partners or start a new relationship, you should consider regular sexual health check-ups.
If you have any symptoms or worries about your sexual health then book a sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening straight away. Some STIs show no visible symptoms, so you won't always know if you need a check up but, if left untreated, they may cause long-term problems like infertility.
There is no single test to detect all STIs. After discussing your sexual history and symptoms with your doctor, the appropriate tests will be chosen, and may include a urine test, a swab, a blood test, or a simple physical examination.
What happens when I get my STI test results?
If you test positive for an STI, your doctor will plan your treatment, which can range from antibiotics to creams to antiviral drugs. You will also need to tell your sexual partners so they can
be tested too.
If you test negative, we advise that you protect yourself and future partners by practising safe sex, and by having regular STI screenings.
What about HIV?
In addition, if you are a man who has sex with men (MSM), you may want to consider taking a daily Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect you against HIV. Dr Michael Flynn at Village Medical, Clondalkin, is a passionate advocate for PreP.
Practices that also provide STI Screening
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Ashbourne Clinic
62 Declan’s Street, Killegland Walk, Ashbourne, A84EP40
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Ashford Clinic
Unit 1 Mount Usher Court , Ashford Co Wicklow
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Ballyowen Medical
Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, Co Dublin
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Blackrock Medical
Frascati Centre, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 H6V9
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Blessington Medical
McGreals Primary Care Centre, Blessington Business Park, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
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Boroimhe Medical
Forrest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
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Bryanstown Medical
Dublin Road, Martello Village, Drogheda, Co Louth
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Carlow Medical
Shamrock Plaza, Green Lane, Carlow, Co Carlow
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Castleknock Village Medical
The Square, Castleknock, D15 P3VX
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Churchtown Medical
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Citywest Medical
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Clifton Court Medical
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Corbally Medical
Corbally Medical , Corbally Rd, Limerick, V94 WFX9
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Cottage Surgery
New Rd, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, A82 D2XO
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Donaghmede Medical
Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Grange Road, Dublin 13
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Doonmoon Medical
Doonmoon Medical Centre, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick V94 FCD1
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Dundrum Medical
Dundrum Medical Centre, Level 4, Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 XC91
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Ennis Medical
Francis Street, Ennis, Co Clare V95 KC3H,
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Ennis Road Medical
Ennis Road, Limerick
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Fairgate Medical
No.6 Lower Ground Floor, Boyne Shopping Centre, Drogheda. A92W990
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Finglas Medical
45 - 47 Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11
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Glasnevin Family Practice
11 Finglas Rd, Harts Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, D11PA00
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Grafton Medical
Grafton Buildings, 34 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 XY06
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Headfort Family Practice
Primary Care Centre, Navan Road , Kells, Co. Meath, A82 H3C7
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Hilltop Medical
Rathmullan Rd., Rathmullan, Drogheda, A92 KVP8, Co. Louth
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Killarney GP
6B Scott St, East Avenue Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
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Knocknacarra Medical Centre
Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway, H91 TKF3
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Lusk Medical Centre
Station Road, Lusk, Co Dublin, K45td25
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Manor Mills Medical
Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Mill Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare W23 V5X5
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Maretimo Medical
The Promenade, Upper Salthill Road, Salthill, Co Galway, H91 EW68
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Meadow Springs Medical
41a Meadow Springs, Clareview, Limerick, V94 RPA8
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Medina Medical
Mill Road, Fermoy, Co.Cork, P61 NN79
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Navan Road Medical
Primary Care Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 K229
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Newbridge Family Practice
Orchard House, Moorefield Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12Y884,
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Old Bawn Medical
Unit 2-3 Old Bawn Shopping Centre, Tallaght, D24 HXW3,
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Palmerstown Park Medical
Palmerstown Park Medical, Unit 18 First floor Palmerstown Shopping Centre, Palmerstown Dublin 20, D20HP44
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Raheny Medical
1st Floor, Hilltop Shopping Centre, Station Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 F625
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Ranelagh Medical
22-26 Sandford Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 KF84
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Roshill Medical
Unit 11, Level 1, Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, Galway H915W40
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Salem Medical
Wicklow Primary Health Centre, Knockrobin, Co. Wicklow, A67 P762
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Sandyford Medical
Unit C7, The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 TY79
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Sheehan Medical
Unit 301, 3rd Floor, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, A96 DD74
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St James’s Gate Medical
114 - 116 James's street, Dublin 8, D08KXN8
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Sutton Medical
St. Margaret's, 1 Greenfield Road, , Sutton Dublin 13, D13 H9H6,
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Tagoat Medical
Milltown Tagoat Co. Wexford Y35 DK46
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Terenure Medical
84A Terenure Road East, Terenure, Dublin 6, DA6 W5A2
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The Park Clinic
The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, D18 C984
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The Plaza Clinic
Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin
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The Square Medical
1st Floor Elgee Building, Market Square, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 YR9X
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Tobin Healthcare Centre
Spencer Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo, F23 WV78
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Trim Medical
Trim Primary Care Centre, Longwood Road, Trim, C15 PHP1, Co. Meath
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Tyrrelstown Medical
Unit 1 Block B , Tyrrelstown Plaza, Dublin 15, D15K667
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Village Medical Centre
Unit 6 Village Shopping Centre, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, D22V2H9