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Is there a chance you could have contracted an STI? Then you should get tested. Even if you have no symptoms. If an STI goes untreated, you may get health issues or become ill later on.
You can get an STI and pass it on by having sex. Even if neither you nor your sexual partner are experiencing symptoms. So be alert and get tested for STIs if you think you could have one.
When should you get tested for STIs?
- If you have symptoms or a burning sensation when you pee
- If you had sex without using a condom, or if the condom broke
- If you had sex with someone who has an STI
- If you have a long-term partner and wish to stop using condoms
Who can get tested for STIs at GGD Amsterdam?
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You can only get tested for STIs at GGD Amsterdam if one of the following points applies to you:
- you are under 25 years of age
- you are a man or trans person who has sex with men
- you have symptoms or a sexual partner has been diagnosed with an STI
- you experienced sexual abuse
- you are a sex worker
- you are from a country where STIs are common
GGD Amsterdam services residents of Amsterdam, Amstelland and Zaanstreek-Waterland. Do you live elsewhere? Go to ggd.nl to see which Municipal Health Service is available to you.
STI test at your GP’s or at home
Are you unable to make an appointment with the Municipal Health Service? Then you have the following options:
- Schedule an appointment with your GP. GP appointments are covered by basic health insurance. An STI test might be deducted from your excess.
- Take an STI self-test. Check the Soa Aids Nederland website for information on reliable STI self-tests
- There are private clinics where you can get tested for STIs anonymously.
Before the appointment
At least a week should have passed between having sex and getting tested for STIs. Do you have a long-term partner? Then you should both make an appointment to get tested.
Sometimes it is a good idea to come sooner:
- after sexual abuse
- if you are having symptoms or have been warned by someone
- if you had sex in the last 72 hours and you think you may be at risk of contracting HIV
How the STI test works
After the test
You will receive your results online Usually within 48 hours. You will receive an email or text message as soon as the results are in. If you do have an STI, you can immediately schedule an appointment for treatment.
STI? Inform your sexual partners. You can also do this anonymously
When you have an STI, it is important to notify your sexual partners, so they can also get tested. Please do so to stop the spread of STIs. You can inform your partner/partners in various ways:
- By sending a message yourself, or
- Through the website partnerwaarschuwing.nl which allows you to warn partners at risk of STIs anonymously.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us. We will be happy to help.