Sexual Health Screening Malaysia
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we are all responsible for our health and by extension, the health of others. This includes our sexual health. If you are sexually active, it is your responsibility to yourself and others to get tested for any sexually transmitted disease (STD).
What Are STDs?
STDs are diseases that are spread usually via sexual contact, which can be oral, vaginal, or anal. There are several types of STDs. At Speedoc, we test for the 6 most common ones which are chlamydia, herpes (type 1 and 2), hepatitis (B and C), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis and gonorrhoea.
What Are The Symptoms Of STDs?
The general symptoms of STDs include:
- Pain during sex and when you urinate
- Fever
- Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina
- Discomfort or pain in the groin or anal region
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Dark urine
Depending on the type of STD, if left untreated, it can progress and cause more serious complications like infertility, seizures, brain damage, liver cancer, and kidney failure. Furthermore, some STDs can occur without showing any initial symptoms.
Types Of STD Tests In Malaysia
Different tests are used to detect different STDs; there is no single test that can be used on all infections. They include:
- Urine test
- Genital swab
- Blood test
- Swab test on affected area
Different tests require different samples; so you may be required to do multiple tests.
At Speedoc, our STD screening package tests for:
- Chlamydia
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Herpes Type 1 and 2
- STI (Syphilis)
- Hepatitis A, B, and C
How Is STD Screening Conducted In Malaysia?
Conventionally, if you are looking to be tested for STDs in Malaysia, you will have to make an appointment at a clinic and then make your way down to get tested.
If you are looking for discreet STD screening, make an appointment with Speedoc. We are registered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and are able to provide home STD tests. At Speedoc, you can get tested for an STD from the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Just make an appointment for a Doctor Home Visit via our contact us page.
Before your appointment, our nurse will contact you to prepare you for your home-based appointment.
Upon arrival, our house call doctor will ask about your symptoms, run tests, and diagnose your condition. He may also perform laboratory investigations, if necessary.
Once your results are in, you will receive a comprehensive and personalised report that outlines your health risks, with recommendations by our doctor.
Book A Health Screening With Speedoc
Get tested from the comfort of your home
Receive a complimentary video consult on your results
Get follow-up tests and fast-track specialist referrals (if needed)
We are your one-stop platform to manage your appointments, access your medical records, track your bills, and follow-up with your doctor whenever you need to! More about our health programmes and packages are also available. Contact us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Not all clinics in Malaysia offer testing for STDs. First, you will need to find a clinic that does it and then you need to check if their range of tests includes chlamydia.
No, STD testing is not covered by insurance.
STDs that are caused by yeast, parasites or bacteria can be cured with the appropriate medication. STDs caused by HIV, HPV, hepatitis, genital herpes and cytomegalovirus cannot be cured; however you should still receive treatment to minimise your risk of passing the infection to others and to eliminate or reduce the symptoms.
No, STD testing is not covered by insurance.
You should consider STD screening if you’ve had unprotected sexual intercourse with a sexually active partner, stranger, or someone who’s unsure if they have an STD. With that said, different STDs have incubation periods of 24 hours to 2 months and some have window periods of up to 6 months where they can’t be detected – so check with your doctor for the specific and most accurate timeframe for getting tested.
