STD testing in Birmingham

With millions of new cases of infections every year in the UK, STDs are a danger that everyone needs to be aware of. There are many STD testing clinics in the UK and Birmingham is well served by major provider with three centres based right in the city centre as well as modern suites at Edgbaston and Solihull.

Many people are unaware of the circumstances they should take a test but here are five good reasons to contact a test centre. You have a one night stand and you can be at risk of infection. Before having unprotected sex with a partner, it is recommended that both you and your partner take some comprehensive STD tests. You have become pregnant and need to be reassured that you are clear of infection. If you have three or more sexual partners in one year, it is strongly recommended that you undergo comprehensive STD testing, even if you engage in protected sex with all of them.  You or your partner are injecting drugs because while some STDs can only be contracted through direct sexual contact, HIV, hepatitis and several other STDs are transmitted through contact with infected blood.