Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections at OpenMed Warsaw and Płock
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often cause no clear symptoms for a long time, which is why many people do not know they are infected. Early diagnosis makes it possible to start the right treatment quickly, limit the risk of complications and reduce the chance of passing the infection to a partner. If you would like STI testing in Warsaw or Płock, we invite you to OpenMed. Our specialists provide a discreet consultation, choose the right tests and discuss the results with you in detail.
Sexually transmitted infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Infection most often occurs during sexual contact - vaginal, anal or oral - although some pathogens can also be transmitted through contact with infected blood or from mother to child during pregnancy and birth. The most commonly diagnosed infections include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HPV infection, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and genital herpes.
Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections and when to get tested
The symptoms of sexually transmitted infections vary and depend on the type of infection. Some patients have no complaints at all, which is why preventive testing plays such an important role. In other cases there may be burning when passing urine, abnormal discharge from the urethra or vagina, ulcers, blisters, a rash, lower abdominal pain, enlarged lymph nodes or bleeding between periods.
Testing is worth doing not only once symptoms appear. Tests are also recommended after a risky sexual encounter, when changing partners, before a planned pregnancy, or when a partner has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. In many cases detecting an infection early helps avoid serious complications such as chronic inflammation of the reproductive organs, fertility problems or infecting a partner.
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What does the work-up look like at OpenMed?
Diagnosis starts with a medical consultation. Our specialists take a medical history covering your symptoms, past conditions and the situation that may have carried a risk of infection. The conversation takes place with complete discretion and respect for the patient's privacy.
Based on the history, the doctor selects the appropriate range of tests. Depending on the indications these may include blood tests, swabs from the urethra, cervix or throat, urine tests and modern molecular tests that detect the genetic material of micro-organisms. The choice depends on the type of infection suspected, how much time has passed since the sexual contact and the symptoms present.
Treatment and what happens next
Once the results are in, our doctors go through the diagnosis in detail and propose the appropriate treatment. For bacterial infections antibiotic therapy is most often used, while viral infections require an individual approach and regular monitoring. If necessary, the doctor will also recommend testing for your sexual partner, to limit the risk of re-infection.
During the consultation we also provide information on prevention, safer sexual behaviour and protective vaccinations that can reduce the risk of selected infections such as HPV or hepatitis B. Our aim is not only to diagnose and treat the infection, but also to educate and prevent further infections.
Book a consultation at OpenMed Warsaw or Płock
If you notice worrying symptoms, have had a risky sexual encounter or want preventive testing for sexually transmitted infections, book a consultation at OpenMed. Registration by phone and online - the OpenMed team will help you find a suitable appointment time and range of tests.
FAQ Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
The range of tests depends on the symptoms and the type of infection suspected. They may include blood tests, swabs, a urine test and molecular tests.
Not all of them. The doctor or the team will tell you how to prepare when you register.
Yes. Many infections run without symptoms for a long time, which is why preventive testing matters so much.
The timing depends on the type of infection suspected and the so-called diagnostic window period. During the consultation the doctor will choose the right moment for testing.
Yes. Diagnosis and treatment at OpenMed take place with complete confidentiality and in line with current medical data protection rules.