Sexual Health Consultation Birmingham
The Oakley Medical Practice is a CQC-registered practice offering discreet, private sexual health consultations in Birmingham for men and women who may be experiencing sexual health issues.
You may like to discuss causes and treatment for sexual dysfunction such as erectile disorder, premature ejaculation, vaginal dryness or low libido. Where appropriate, you will be given a check-up, and a blood test may be taken. Results are obtained quickly, and our practitioners can advise on a potential treatment plan or provide a private prescription where necessary.
We offer testing for HIV, Hep B and other STIs and STDs, which includes rapid testing on-site. More comprehensive and specialist testing can be arranged through our private clinical partners Better2Know.
Your results and any information remain confidential, and you do not have to disclose details to your GP if you prefer not to.
Sexual Health Clinic Birmingham
Our sexual health clinic in Birmingham offers private, confidential STI testing for adults, with or without symptoms. The Oakley Medical Practice is based in Sutton Coldfield, within easy reach of Birmingham city centre. You can book a sexual health appointment without a GP referral, and rapid tests for some infections are carried out on site. Your samples are handled discreetly, and your results are explained clearly by our doctors.
Testing at the clinic covers the common sexually transmitted infections, including:
- HIV, with onsite testing available
- Hepatitis B and other bloodborne infections
- Chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- Syphilis
More comprehensive screening can be arranged through our clinical partner Better2Know, so you can test for a wider range of infections when you need to.
To book your sexual health consultation at our private clinic in Birmingham, you can:
- Call us
- Email us: admin@theoakleymedicalpractice.co.uk
- Book online: We offer appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To book directly, use our online booking system to make an appointment with a GP.
- Send an online enquiry and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Appointments are discreet and can be arranged quickly, often on the same day. This makes it easier to get checked when you have a concern or simply want peace of mind.
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FAQS
It is recommended you have a check-up every year to ensure you haven’t got an STI. However, you may need to have a sexual health check-up more often for various different reasons. This includes:
- If you have casual sex, you should have a sexual health check-up at least every six months.
- If you have multiple partners, it is a good idea to get tested every three months.
- Before you start a new relationship, especially if you are considering unprotected sex.
- If you notice any symptoms such as sores, discharge or a rash. You should get tested as soon as possible if you think you have an STI.
STIs are tested using various methods depending on the type of infection. Common tests include:
- Blood tests: Used to detect infections such as HIV, syphilis and hepatitis. HIV will be detected as early as 45 days after exposure.
- Urine tests: Often used to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
- Swabs: Sometimes used to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
- Physical examination: A healthcare provider may check for visible signs of infection, such as sores.
Your treatment will depend on the type of STI you have:
- Bacterial infection: STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are typically treated with antibiotics.
- Viral infections: STIs such as herpes and HIV are managed with antiviral medication. This helps control symptoms and reduce transmission risk.
It is important to complete your full course of treatment. As well as this, you should inform any sexual partner so they can also get tested and treated.
Yes, your sexual health information will be kept confidential. Any of your personal details or information about tests and treatments will not be shared outside of the sexual health service. This includes your GP.
However, there are some occasions where it may be reported to the UKHSA. All of your details will be kept confidential and the information shared will not contain anything that directly identifies you.
Also, if the sexual health service is concerned about your safety they will share the information with the relevant people. They will discuss this with you first and only share information to keep you safe.
No referral is needed to book STI testing or a sexual health consultation at our Birmingham clinic. You can arrange an appointment directly and attend at a time that suits you. This makes private STI testing a fast and straightforward option.
The right time to test depends on the type of STI. Each infection has a window period, which is the time it takes to show up on a test after exposure. Testing too early can give a false negative, so you may be advised to test again once enough time has passed. Our team will guide you on the right time to test based on your situation.
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