STI Testing and Treatment available for Trent Students
STI Testing - No Symptoms
- STI testing is for you if you have NO symptoms (to find out what symptoms of an STI might be, click here). If you think you have symptoms, call us at 705-748-1481 to book a physician appointment.
- If you are sexually active, it is generally recommended that you get STI testing every six to twelve months. If you have multiple partners, you may want to get screened more frequently. At your appointment, the nurse will discuss recommended frequency of testing based on your sexual practices.
- STI testing is an in-person appointment with the nurse and can be booked online or by phone, 705-748-1481.
- STI Screening tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (you will be asked to provide a urine sample and/or do a self-swab). The nurse can also offer a blood test requisition for you to take to lab to be tested for HIV, Hepatitis, and/or Syphilis. The nurse will speak with you to discuss what testing is right for you.
If you have symptoms of an STI
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You should be treated as soon as possible. Please call us at 705-748-1481 to make an appointment.
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What are symptoms of an STI? Click here to read more. If you're unsure if your symptoms are related to an STI, they should still be checked out! Please call us and make an appointment.
If you've had sexual contact with a person who has an STI
- Call us as soon as possible at 705 748 1481 to make an appointment for treatment and testing.
STI Testing Off-Campus
- GetaKit.ca is a free service for all Ontario residents (international students, too!). Create an account, get a requisition for the STI testing that you want, then go to a lab for the testing. All results are confidential. If you have a positive result, a nurse from Public Health will contact you.
- Peterborough Public Health Sexual Health Clinic is a available by appointment for a variety of sexual health needs.
Sexual Health Supplies
The Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) offers the Wrapped N' Ready program - discreetly obtain free condoms, dental dams, lubricants, and pregnancy tests. For more information and to order supplies, click here to visit their website.