STI Clinics in Ireland (list in first post updated 10/08/2010)

Rockee

Apparantely theres a lab in Beaumont to get tested also...in my case it looks like I bear the wonderful hallmarks of chlamydia! Anyone got any info on the lab in Beaumont? Procedure, cost etc. Thanks:)

LegacyUser

Anyone know of a place thats free where you can get tested for sti's outside office hours? i have no money and no holidays to take from work so i cant make it to the st. jame's middle of the day hours...

also whats the situation when giving your name at st. james before you get tested? is it possible to give a fake name? because i'd rather not, if im found to have some sti's, have it on my medical record....

Evil Phil

theCzar wrote:

Went for a test to know for sure all was ok. that was 5 weeks ago with no word since so I'd guess all is indeed, ok.

Did you go back and get the results? I think you're supposed to.

theCzar

Evil Phil wrote:

Did you go back and get the results? I think you're supposed to.

I rang them up, and was told I would defo have been called if there was a problem, so after I confirmed they had my number right, I considered myself in the clear.

LegacyUser

I am delighted that someone has posted a thread on this matter and i am surprised at the amount of interest on this topic. I agree that the whole Sex education classes given in school where of no good, from what i remember is my religion teacher talking rather uncomfortably about Sex and it lasted for about 20mins with no mention of the dangers of STI´S OR STD´S. just to wear a condom.

The dangers of STI´S i think is so brushed under the carpet that even the mention of the topic causes people to blush and ignore it.

Just a little over a year ago I was Raped and was a virgin, not only did i have the trauma of the Rape i also had to go to St.James to get all checked out which took two trips and endless hours of waiting . I have to say that the staff where very nice and helpfull but nothing helps you when your waiting around for results to come through. In the end i was told that he had given me Herpes, although i know it is not the worst thing that i could have gotten, it is still something that i got.

I dont think that there is enough information about STI´S and STD´s out there as i hadnt a clue what Herpes was until i was told i had got it and i am still very unsure of its results. I know that it is infectious and that it does lie dormant with the possibility that it will recour, which it hasnt so far which is great, but what about the future?

Now if i do have any partners in the future they are at risk of catching this and if you are raped you just want to put it behind you, but how can you when you catch something off that person!

Does anybody know anything more about Herpes?

LegacyUser

St james Hospital- link to GUIDE
http://www.guide2guide.ie/whatis.html

LegacyUser

i think this is a very sad thread to read because of the pressure people are putting themselves under. if you have a long term partner and a good relationship great. however if you are sleeping around with or without condoms you are crazzy. to me it reads like this: slept with person, worry am i preg worry have i caught something better get tested and so on. People need to exercise self control and say hang on is this moment of bliss really worth the stress? Am i being stupid when i drink? what do i need to do to stop this stupidity? i have friends who have lovely kids but they threw their lives away because of stupidity one is in custody battle another is working to keep partner (a bum) and kid. I empathise with their situations but it don't just happen. when you CHOOSE to have sex randomly you automatically choose to expose yourself to risks of infection, pregnancy. Would it be so bad not to have sex until u find true love. A friend came to me a few yrs ago and said 'what'll i do the condom ripped' I said go to doc she was sick after pill & moaned all day 2me and i just said look girl you did it you deal with it . You have to take responsibility for your actions GIRLS! go buy a vibrator

Victor

I'm not sure if thats what this thread is about.

0utshined

any wrote:

to me it reads like this: slept with person, worry am i preg worry have i caught something better get tested and so on.

Great anecdote about your friend but maybe you should actually read what the thread's about rather than what you think it maybe might be about. It is not what you think it is.

sunshiney

does anybody know of anywhere that does actually give out free condoms,

I've heard that you can buy boxes of 12 for €3 in UCD but i havent gone out to see.

Also now that James only do walk in clinics (i work and can only take an hour off so I won't be able do the waiting for hours thing) does anybody know anywhere in the dublin area that does free testing by appointment?

Annasopra

sunshiney wrote:

does anybody know of anywhere that does actually give out free condoms,

I've heard that you can buy boxes of 12 for €3 in UCD but i havent gone out to see.

Also now that James only do walk in clinics (i work and can only take an hour off so I won't be able do the waiting for hours thing) does anybody know anywhere in the dublin area that does free testing by appointment?

Free condoms - http://www.outhouse.ie/

STI Testing - http://erha.healthnet.ie/view_categories.php?nCatId=384

Peace

www.unison.ie wrote:

Eilis O'Regan

Health Correspondent

A DRAMATIC 12pc increase in reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases still does not reflect the true extent of the problem, an expert has warned.

Dr Susan Clarke, a consultant in infectious diseases at St James's Hospital in Dublin, said even allowing for the rise, the figures represent a "dramatic underestimation" of the problem. Dr Clarke said it was "criminal" that a better service is not being provided.

St James's Hospital in Dublin operates the only large clinic for treatment of these diseases in the country and it is "swamped". If people are not treated promptly they run the risk of infecting several other people while they are waiting for an appointment, she added.

The Mater hospital also has one clinic a week and it is very short-staffed, she claimed.

Interesting read....

Any

Has anyone been in Mater Misericordiae Hospital.What situation is in that clinic?Is it walk in service or appointments?

LegacyUser

Thank you for all ye're information, me and my boyfriend are trying to decide whether to get tested and ye answered some important questions that will def help us make the decision.

LegacyUser

I cant believe some people are "deciding about whether to get tested or not". Clamydia (how do you spell it) is so common, the worst thing about it is that it can seriously affect your fertility if untreated for years, but its a simple thing to get rid of (just a few tablets).

We get our cars NCT'd, we go to dentists and doctors, we even spend loads of moola on silly false tan. Your sexual health is very very important, and its not a taboo subject. The people in the clinics are very helpful and nice, they deal with 100s of people a week in James Hospital alone.

I have been trying to convince a friend of mine to go but he is having none of it, I just hope he doesnt regret in years to come.

LegacyUser

can a doctor do any tests for STD's or do you have to go to a clinic???

Nevyn

the dr can't preform the tests you have to go to a clinc.

LegacyUser

You can also get fully tested by going to a consultant, but its pricey at about 260 euro. Plus side is you get an appointment so no waiting for 4 hours in the public clinic and also get results back in a day or two.

I did this last year, yeah a lot of money but I dont have the patience to queue and sit for hours to be called and having to take half a day off work for it. I did go into the public testing centre and was there at 7.30am took a ticket, then some nurse comes out to tell everyone to go and get some coffee as they wont start calling people until 9am. Feck that.

The consultant was also based in James hospital.

Jules

Thaedydal wrote:

the dr can't preform the tests you have to go to a clinc.

i had an incident a few years back and well, i had to go to the rotunda and gets tests but also my doctor did do the tests for me too. i dont know if that was just a special case cuz of what happened or what but maybe some docs do and some dont.. maybe just ask if your in the position to

LegacyUser

I was wondering how you would go about getting tested privately, I don't mind how much I have to pay at this stage I just need to know the quicker the better.

qwytre

Dubunregered23 wrote:

I was wondering how you would go about getting tested privately, I don't mind how much I have to pay at this stage I just need to know the quicker the better.

I cant remember the name of the guy I went to in St James, my doctor give me his details. Just ask your doctor for the name of a private consultant, he\she will give you the details.

bohsboy

If you want to go private, try the Everyman Clinic on Mount Street. Run by Dr. Kelly. Private, discreet and confidential. Will test you for everything bar genital herpes or genital warts (no real testing possible) and answer any questions. Bit expensive but worth it if you need peace of mind.

Number is in the phone book.

b3t4

Dublin's Well Woman Centre offers STI testing for both men and women.

The cost is €150 or €135 if you are a student. Cost outlined here http://www.wellwomancentre.ie/medical.html

Information on the Men's STI Screening http://www.wellwomancentre.ie/menshealth.html#12

A.

magnum69

the STI cases really has gone up to an alarming figure. the authorities concerned should make a wider dissemination and thorough campaign among the youth.:mad:

LegacyUser

hey i recently went too james for the test and it was very easy, waiting time was massive 5hours or so, but the procedure and everything else was fine.

but i do have 1 question, and that is, does anyone know if they also test for syphilis, i forgot to ask the doctor. Reason I wonder is because they mentioned all the other usual sti's, and theres posters of all of them, but I never saw nor heard syphilis mentioned.

Oh and I have one more complaint, that is the results method they have. They will call you within 2 weeks, if you have caught something, otherwise they dont ring, which means for atleast 2.5weeks im going to be absoloutly craping myself

Odaise Gaelach

gottested wrote:

but i do have 1 question, and that is, does anyone know if they also test for syphilis, i forgot to ask the doctor. Reason I wonder is because they mentioned all the other usual sti's, and theres posters of all of them, but I never saw nor heard syphilis mentioned.

You should mention that to the doctor when he rings with your results.

OFDM

Does anyone have any experience of the IFPA clinic in Cathal Brugha St - prices, waiting time for results etc?

LegacyUser

just wondering if anyone knows if the family planning clinic will take a medical card its just my usual doctor is male and i would feel weird going to him

Nevyn

Ring them and ask.

gowldoleer

Was tested in the STI Clinic in the Regional in Limerick this morning. The wait was 30 mins. You give your details then they ask you some personal questions.

The test itself consisted of a swab (actually 3 swabs, uncomfortable but they are pretty quick about it); two blood samples; and a urine sample. For the urine sample you have to not have urinated in the 4 hours previously.

The test covers: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, Candida, Bacterial Vaginosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, HIV, FBC, UTI, Warts, Herpes, NSU (males only), Cervical Smear (Females Only, results take 6-8 weeks). Sounds pretty thorough to me.

Will be calling in again for the results (all clear hopefully) in 10 days

Oh yes, and the test was free

OFDM

Thaedydal wrote:

Ring them and ask.

To be honest, I was hoping for a more mature response.

For those who want to know, the IFPA clinic in Cathal Brugha St charges €140 (€50 deposit) for a full STI test by appointment, with a 1-2 week waiting list depending on the time/day you want.

I rang the Mater and got their answering machine which said that tests are done by appointment, are free BUT there is a massive 46 week waiting list....

b3t4

A new website has been set up that now sells tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis. The website is http://www.medicaltestcentre.ie/Sexual_Health/Chlamydia_Tests/ It says that the packaging is discreet.

I have not used this website, it was recommended in an Irish magazine.

A.

OFDM

b3t4 wrote:

A new website has been set up that now sells tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis. The website is http://www.medicaltestcentre.ie/Sexual_Health/Chlamydia_Tests/ It says that the packaging is discreet.

I have not used this website, it was recommended in an Irish magazine.

A.

It works out to be much better value (and cheaper!!) to get a full test done properly (that will cover all STDs) at private clinic than it does to buy the tree tests for those three diseases...

b3t4

True, OFDM, but as we all know there will be those people that will refuse to go get tested at a clinic or doctor as they are ashamed to do so or worried about insurance.

At least if they get tested for the most prevalent diseases it might help things.

It's just a suggestion and I would recommend everyone attend either a clinic or doctor to have the tests completed.

[edit]They could also be used as a first step for those that are concerned[/edit]

A.

LegacyUser

Hi guys,

Does anyone have first hand knowledge on how long test results take to come back?

I've searched exhaustively and even asked a clinic who were fairly ambigious about it.

I'm getting tested next week and don't think my nerves could take 10 days wait. I see someone got their test results back in 3 days from Dr Freedman for an extra charge, is this an option as I'd be more tha happy to shell out whatever the extra is as I'm a wreck already and as Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part."

LegacyUser

Is the James walk-in still running on thursdays? how early would you have to get there before hand if so?

In my school we have SPHE class but all we learn about is eating disorders and alcoholism. Once they gave us a page about STIs but Im still very much in the dark. So cutting straight to the embarrassing chase...If there was no 'exchange of sexual fluids' is it still possible to be infected with things like Chlamydia and Syphillis? Really what im asking is if you ...began having unprotected sex but then realising the HUGE mistake stopped...'half way through'...is there still a big risk of infection??? If you had anything other than Chlamydia would there definitely be symptoms? How long does it need to go untreated before it has serious implications (i.e. infertility)?

OFDM

nervous wrote:

Is the James walk-in still running on thursdays? how early would you have to get there before hand if so?

In my school we have SPHE class but all we learn about is eating disorders and alcoholism. Once they gave us a page about STIs but Im still very much in the dark. So cutting straight to the embarrassing chase...If there was no 'exchange of sexual fluids' is it still possible to be infected with things like Chlamydia and Syphillis? Really what im asking is if you ...began having unprotected sex but then realising the HUGE mistake stopped...'half way through'...is there still a big risk of infection??? If you had anything other than Chlamydia would there definitely be symptoms? How long does it need to go untreated before it has serious implications (i.e. infertility)?

If a penis enters a vagina there's an exchange of fluid in the first thrust. There's "pre-cum" coming from the penis and, for want of a better expression, "pussy juice" from the vagina.

It's possible to catch something from just having each other's genital areas touch, condoms won't protect you from pubic lice, crabs and genital warts for instance.

OFDM

Here's an update on the IFPA Clinic in Cathal Brugha St.

I got the weapon tested last week. The most uncomfortable part of the whole thing was having to listen to a Boyzone album in the waiting room! Apart from that everything was straight-forward.

The doctor (female in my case) calls you in. I assume that as the IFPA doubles as a Well Woman clinic that all the docs are female.

You give a urine sample (you have to make sure you don't urinate for about 4 hours before hand), filling a small bottle.

You have to sign a consent form for the HIV test. You're also told that if you think you've been exposed to HIV infection in the past 3 months that the HIV test may return negative even if you have it, as the blood changes will not have taken place yet. If you think you've been exposed you're advised to get tested again after 3 months and possibly again after 6 months to make sure.

A blood sample is taken (from the arm), which involves the usual unpleasant pinch of the needle as with any other blood sample.

Then it was time to lash the trousers down and lie on the stretcher for the genital swab, which involves a swab (like a q-tip) being partially inserted into the urethral opening. This is slightly uncomfortable but in no way painful.

Another swab of the glans penis is also taken. The swab felt rough so this was a little uncomfortable at first, that is until the doc swabbed a certain spot that was a little arousing. This combined with the fact that it was a woman holding my penis led to a unexpected full-on erection.

What followed was a "Sorry about that" from me and a "Don't worry about it, it happens all the time" from her.

That was the end of the examination. No throat swab was taken, which was something I wasn't looking forward having done anyway.

Results are given two weeks after the test. You can request to have the results not posted to your address. If you give the doctor a phone number she'll call you with the results when she gets them.

Overall it was a pleasant experience, but the wait for the results is proving to be a bit nerve-wrecking...

WunderFull

TCD has a Sexual Health Clinic every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Health Service for its students (n probably staff too). Costs €10 for the blood tests.

http://www.tcd.ie/College_Health/healthservice/specialisedclinics.php

empirix

Went to Friedman in Ranelagh last week, thought he was pretty good and professional, didnt enjoy the needle thing being stuck halfway down my cock but its gotta be done - got the all clear yesterday, as the good doctor said i chose well on my backpacking journey:D . I'd reccomend everybody with any doubts to get it done for piece of mind and good health

Tripsytricksy

Hi Anybody who knows Anything about genital warts please give me some advice? Where is the best place to go in Dublin for sti tests. Im kind of broke so St.james might be my only option- has anybody gone to this clinic with genital warts, do they treat you on the day, is it frozen, or can you get cream, do you have tio come back another time for treatment? What about the well woman place? Im so worried about it, not long out of a relationship and think I have got genital wart, pretty sure, so have to go, and have to talk to ex again about it! Please help, is it something that can be treated effectively? Thanks

mefifi

Where could I go for a STI test in the midlands? Very, very unlikely I've anything but just want to be sure in case I do and it affects my fertility in the future.

All the Well Woman clinics seem to be in the major cities! Do I go privately or to a hospital. Want to avoid the hosptial route as have several friends who work in them!

LegacyUser

Hi
Does anyone have any info on the HIV tests they do in James's?
I read about the rapid testing kits available in the States that give results in 20 minutes. I'm nearing the twelve week mark and don't know if i can handle waiting two weeks for bloods.

Oh as for the IFPA, yeah they're very quick, the price is a killer but they can usually accomodate you.

empirix

Dr Friedman in Ranelagh has the rapid testing kits too, cover up next time eh - the worrying is really not worth it

chillywilly

WunderFull wrote:

TCD has a Sexual Health Clinic every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Health Service for its students (n probably staff too). Costs €10 for the blood tests.

http://www.tcd.ie/College_Health/healthservice/specialisedclinics.php

is this just for tcd students?

ive never had sexual health tests done but i suppose its better safe than sorry

LegacyUser

'Thanks Empirix,

Do you have Dr. Friedman's contact details/costs?

Is it the HIV rapid test?

I actually did cover up but awoke to find myself being 'interfered with'
Clear for everything except the big one and I'm scared ****less. Had symptoms and everything but hoping it's all in my head.'

elreydeve

Dr Freedman in Ranelagh charges €160 per visit. His number is in the goldenpages. The service is very good and he tests for everything. I booked an appointment the day before and you don’t have to wait hours in a queue. The best thing is you get all the results back within a week and you ring him to get the results.

empirix

elreydeve wrote:

Dr Freedman in Ranelagh charges €160 per visit. His number is in the goldenpages. The service is very good and he tests for everything. I booked an appointment the day before and you don’t have to wait hours in a queue. The best thing is you get all the results back within a week and you ring him to get the results.

The quick test costs €40 euro, although will he then charge for the consultation - he will also say you'd better get the blood test to be 100 % sure - i say get them all done and be done with it!

The big one you say, yes hiv is deadly but hep b can be just as deadly in its own way i.e. attacking your liver\cancer etc.
You have symptoms of hiv you say, stop reading the net, it scares people, many common illnesses are symptons of hiv i.e. colds, fevers, athletes foot/fungul infections, thrush, rashes the list goes on and the internet is full of them. Go to the doc and stop worrying, more than likely your fine. Use the net to educate yourself about safe sex and not the aftermath of unprotected sex.

Many of the std's can screw your health up. I learned this, mentally the hard way and its no fun. Cover up boys and girls and get checked if need be, it can be scary the "what if" part but it must be done.

LegacyUser

'Thanks Empirix. I think I'll just go to the Baggot St clinic, it's free and all the full tests take a week like Dr. Friedman's.
I never intend being out of control like that again.
Have been to Dr. who says I've no chance. Everyone saying the same. I hope they're all right! Think anxiety is my biggest problem, but seeing someone about that.
Yes I know hepatitis is a risk too, I just suppose there's more treatment and partners can get vaccinated. Sorry to hear you've suffered so much yourself'

keynesian

It freeks me out when ppl don't want to ware condoms. Ever some times the person I know well, well, we have fights over him not wanting to ware condoms. I love him so I don't want to give him any thing, caz, well, I'm a slut and I may have some thing. It takes three month for HIV to show up. It has alot to do with alchol, I naver had this problum when I smoked hash, but that breings it's own problums.

The Survice for STI is a dicgrace. To atends the free clinic is a 10 to 4 on one day a week and it's over crowed. The Gay clinic is for gay.I brought my str8 friend and he was told he should indentefy himself as gay/bi. Even that clinic is getting full, caz awarens is rising, whitch is good. but the rescorses are not there.