STI rates are on the rise in Ireland.

You should get tested, whatever your age or sex, but particularly if you:

Have had unprotected sex and are worried you might have an STI
Have signs or symptoms of an STI such as new changes to the skin around your genitals
Have recently changed sexual partner or have had more than one sexual partner
Are planning to get pregnant and want to rule out an infection that could affect your fertility or pregnancy
Are sexually active and have never had an STI test

Test yourself for a range of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Hepatits B
HIV
Syphilis
HPV (for women)

Order a home collection kit and have your results back within 7 days*.

Your home test pack will include an instructional leaflet, along with a urine or blood pin-prick collection kit to take the sample.

Once collected, simply send by post directly to the laboratory using the pre-paid and addressed envelope. When received by the lab, your result will be available with 6-7 days on your secure MyClinic dashboard.

The results of your STI home test are completely confidential and kept secure on your MyClinic health dashboard. The results will not be shared with your GP, unless you request it.

If your test comes back showing an infection, our doctors can advise on treatment or prescribe a course of antibiotics to treat the infection if appropriate.

It is important that if you have any symptoms of infection such as pain, discharge or sores involving the skin around your genital area, you should see a GP face-to-face without delay.