Sexual Health Check-Up in London

Our sexual health check in London is for women concerned about exposure to STIs after unprotected sex or close physical contact, wanting general advice on all topics surrounding sexual partners.

Sexually transmitted infections are far more common than many people realise, and much of the time they cause no symptoms at all. The NHS notes that many STIs can be present without any signs, which means it is entirely possible to carry an infection — and unknowingly pass it to a partner — while feeling completely well. Because you cannot rely on how you feel, regular sexual health screening is the only dependable way to know your status.

Rates are especially high in the capital. UK Health Security Agency data show that more than 122,000 new STIs were diagnosed among London residents in 2024, and London's diagnosis rate was more than twice that of any other region in England. Set against this backdrop, testing regularly is simply a sensible part of looking after your health — not a cause for embarrassment.

Finding an infection early usually means it is easier to treat and less likely to cause problems later. Chlamydia is one of the most commonly diagnosed STIs in the UK, and — as the NHS notes — most people who have it do not notice any symptoms; yet if it is left untreated it can occasionally spread and lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, which may affect future fertility.

A check-up pairs testing with a private, unhurried conversation with a consultant gynaecologist, so you can raise any concerns and understand your results — and it sits comfortably alongside our wider gynaecology services if you would like a fuller women's health review.

There is no single right time to have a sexual health check-up, but many women arrange one after unprotected sex, after a new or casual partner, or simply for their own peace of mind. The NHS suggests getting tested if you are worried after sex without a condom, or if you are having sex with new partners. If you notice any symptoms — such as unusual discharge, discomfort when passing urine, or bleeding between periods — it is sensible to arrange a check-up without delay.

It is worth knowing that no test can pick up an infection straight away. Several of the infections this check-up screens for in blood — including HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B and C — are not reliably detectable for some weeks after exposure, and the NHS advises that STIs can take up to seven weeks to show up on a test, so if you have no symptoms it is best to wait around seven weeks before testing. Your gynaecologist will advise on the right time to test for your situation, and may recommend repeating a test later to be certain of the result.

For many women, routine STI testing once a year — or sooner with a change of partner — fits naturally alongside regular women's health care. If you would also like cervical screening, you can read about our smear test, and our well woman health check-up brings several women's health checks together in a single appointment.

This package includes

• A consultation with a consultant gynaecologist to discuss your sexual health needs and any additional gynaecological concerns following skin to skin sex.
• Blood for 7 STDs including:HIVHepatitis B & CSyphilis
• Abdominal and pelvic examination
• Herpes swab test by PCR

You will receive your ultrasound report shortly after your appointment via our secure cloud system. The bloods are processed by our partner laboratory TDL here in London and can take 2-4 days to be processed.

Following the receipt of the results, we will arrange a 10 minute Zoom/telephone consultation to interpret the results and discuss the following actions.

We are also happy to send the results to your GP and arrange any further referrals as appropriate.

If the check-up results in any concerns regarding your health, we will arrange a referral letter explaining our finding and diagnosis to your GP. We are also able to refer you to a Private Hospital or specialist of your choice or recommend a trusted expert from our wide network of colleagues in the field.

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