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Sexually Transmitted Infections or STI’s
Sexually Transmitted Infections or STI’s are infections, which are mainly passed on through unprotected vaginal, oral, anal sex or genital contact with someone who has an STI. Anyone who has unprotected sex is putting themselves at risk of contracting an STI. Many people with an STI will have no symptoms and therefore will not be aware that they have an STI or that they need treatment. If left undetected and therefore untreated, some STI’s can lead to long term problems like infertility (in males and females,) there is also the risk of passing the infection on to someone else.You are not alone
Since 1995 there have been large increases in the number of people diagnosed with STIs, particularly women in their late teens and men in their early twenties. (www.brook.org.uk). All STI’s can be treated, though some of them cannot at present be cured. We understand that it can feel difficult or embarrassing to talk about STIs and to get tested; however there are lots of places you can go for free and confidential support and testing or treatment.How the lowdown can help
You can contact us for free and confidential counselling, information and advice on this or any other issue. All of our counsellors and qualified nurses are fully trained and we can provide testing and treatments for Chlamydia, STI referrals, as well as provide you with free condoms to help prevent you from contracting or passing on an STI and a listening ear if you wish to discuss it. You can drop-in, make an appointment or call us for counselling or to chat about your situation.Contact Us
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Other support
www.brook.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/conditions/Sexually-transmitted-infections
www.bbc.co.uk/health/sexual_health/stis_index.shtml
www.condomessentialwear.co.uk/stis-stds/chlamydia
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