STD/STI Test at Home in Dubai, UAE

Most sexually transmitted diseases in women have a wide range of symptoms, although some of them may not appear at all, especially in the primary phase of the disease. Once the symptoms start to show there will be indications as mentioned below:

• Vaginal discharge - An abnormal white, yellow or greenish discharge from the vagina, which may be foul-smelling.
• Painful urination - A burning sensation or pain may be present during passing urine.
• Genital sores or blisters - sores, ulcers, or blisters on the vulva or around the surrounding area.
• Pain during sex - pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
• Itching - feeling of itchiness around the genital areas.
• Irregular bleeding - Bleedings between periods, after sex, or postmenopausal bleeding.
• Pelvic pain - Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic area.
• Fever and flu- like symptoms - Fever, chills, and body aches, among other symptoms of flu.
• Rashes or bumps - Rashes or bumps on genital or groin areas.
• Sore throat - Sore throats related to oral sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.
• Joint pain and swelling - Joint pain and swelling, which is indicative of DGI or other systemic infection.
• Enlarged lymph nodes - Swelling of lymph nodes in the groin or anywhere else in the body. Menstrual changes - Frequency or bleeding changes of the menstruation cycle.
• Vaginal odor - There is a foul-smelling discharge that produces a strong odour from the vagina.

Remember, just because you do not see any symptoms does not mean you are free of sexually transmitted diseases. Testing regularly is important, more so if you have multiple partners or engage in risky behaviors. You should seek help from a doctor if you see any of these symptoms.

Sexually transmitted diseases are transferred by sexual contact. Listed below are the major ways through which you can acquire STD's/STI's

• Vaginal, Oral, or Anal Sex
  Unprotected sex, vaginal, oral, or anal sex without condoms or dental dams puts one at risk of acquiring STDs.
• Multiple sexual partners
  Several sexual partners increase the risk of being exposed to an STD.
• Skin-to-Skin Contact
  Some STD's, like the herpes simplex virus, are transmitted by direct skin contact with the infected area.
• Blood transfusions
  Even though they are rare, this mode of infection may lead to certain STD`s, such as HIV and hepatitis B. The transfusion of infected blood may cause this. However, most countries screen blood rigorously to avoid such transfusions.
• Sharing Needles
  It leads to the sharing of needles or syringes with an infected person and results in the transmission of STD's, like HIV and hepatitis B and C.
• From mother to child
  Some of the STD's, such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, are passed by an infected mother to the baby during pregnancy, at birth, and sometimes by breastfeeding.
• Non-Sexual contact (Uncommon)
  In some very rare cases of transmission, contact is involved that is not sexual or involves close personal contact, and in some cases, even contact with the body fluids of an infected person.

The most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in males include:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
• HIV/AIDS
• Trichomoniasis
• Hepatitis B
• Mycoplasma Genitalium

The most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in females include:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Trichomoniasis
• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
• HIV/AIDS
• Syphilis
• Hepatitis B
• Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
• Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma

Testing for STDs/STIs is carried out because of the following reasons

Early detection and treatment.

Early detection decreases the spread of the infection and lowers health complications.

Complication avoidance

It avoids life complications, such as infertility and increased susceptibility to other infections.

Partner safety

Ensures partners, both current and prospective, against infection.

Reproductive health

Protection from pregnancy and childbirth.

Peace of mind

In addition to decisions about sexual health.

Public health

Reduce the flow of infection into communities.

Access to support and resources

The way in which a person will receive help, treatment, and knowledge.

Legal and ethical responsibility

Fulfilment of the responsibility to inform of STD/STI statuses.

Health Call is known for the pioneering standard health solutions brought to your doorstep. We believe that being educated and staying prevented is the best well-being practice rather than worrying once you are already affected. We have around-the-clock support to address your concerns and to provide you with test/test facilities in the comfort of your home/ hotel / office as per your convenience. We have a highly trained and dedicated team to assess your situation and recommend the best option for the proceedings of testing. Then the team will arrive at your preferred destination to collect the specimens for the test/testing (blood or urine samples) and provide you with the highest quality of service and care.

Once you have decided to go ahead for an STD/STI test/tests it's essential to be guided throughout the process in setting the right expectations. AT Health Call, we are assuring that the patient's rights and confidentiality are assured. The test may require some factors to be communicated among you and the medical professionals in which we use standard privacy-protected modes, and our staff are extensively trained in adhering to such protocols. Once the investigation reports are ready, the results will only be communicated via the consented email address to the individual who did the test. The discreetness hence is well assured.

Post a sample collection, a TAT (turnaround time) to which the samples will be delivered shall be endorsed to you by the medical professionals / consultants. The tests are associated with different pathogens or infection causes. Thus, the result's delivery times will be different from one another. Upon the receiving of the investigation report by our accredited laboratory, we, at Health Call, follow strict policy in report dispatch. We shall only be sending the results to the consented email address via email. At the same time, the individual who underwent the test shall only be receiving the investigation results adhering to the maximum measures for confidentiality and privacy.