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

crotalus667

Unregistered wrote: »

Bit of a stupid question, but can a local GP do a STI test?

I've never had one, and may be no harm in getting checked

Nope sorry they will send you to an std clinic

Bottle_of_Smoke

crotalus667 wrote: »

Nope sorry they will send you to an std clinic

That's not true I had one done at my GP's

LegacyUser

I have to admit I'm a bit of a worrier so that's one thing that holds me back from sleeping around - the risk of getting and STD or getting a girl pregnant. I guess I'm lucky in that I never am lucky enough to meet a girl who wants to have sex so I suppose there is some upside to that!

In all seriousness though, I think it's good to get tested. I know one guy who's really sound and I don't know if he was being serious or not, but I remember him telling us that he never used a condom when he was with a girl. He's got a gf now and I quite fancy her but in the back of my head all I can think about is what he said that night about never using condoms and this was before he met her. It makes me think/wonder/hope he made sure he was clear before doing anything with her.

I went to Amsterdam a few years ago and sure enough I was out, had a few drinks and ended up going into a hooker. For those who haven't been there, they have these women in like shop windows and you go up and basically go in and do the deed. Afterwards I felt like s*** for doing it. I was single, and it was my sexual experience and to be honest, I didn't enjoy it that much. I didn't even come. I stupidly made the same mistake about a year later when I was away travelling again

Anyway I'd been back in Ireland a few years and was starting to get paranoid. I felt fine and I didn't have any weird symptoms but all the time I had this nagging feeling in the back of my head. So I went to a Dr who specialises in that area and got an STI test. It's not the most pleasant or best feeling in the world. Having to drop your undies and have a doc do stuff to your lad and then pee into a cup for him. No idea what is like for girls, more invasive I suspect.

Thankfully I got the results a week or two later and everything came back clear. I think this is one of the reasons I don't fancy the idea of sleeping around. Yeah I get horny and I often see girls I want to f*** but I get so paranoid about pregnancy and std's and my brain gets in the way that it puts me off the idea. I'm pretty sure I remember praying that the tests would come back clear and if they did, I wouldn't put myself at risk again.

Then at the same time I feel like I'm missing out on an important part of life and everyone else is off having sex so I should be too.

I don't know what the answer is. But if you suspect you might have something or have been careless/reckless, then its your responsibility to keep your clothes on until you get checked out by a doctor and get the all clear.

MartinK

Unregistered wrote: »

Bit of a stupid question, but can a local GP do a STI test?

I've never had one, and may be no harm in getting checked

Yes s/he can but some tests they have to send off to get results so it might take a few days. Best go to a STD/GUM clinic like James.

LegacyUser

I have been dating this 52 year old who is meant to be seperated and a fther of 3. Honestly you expect a person like that to value life a little more and therefore to stay on the safe side sexually.
the first time we were together there was no protection ,but i managed to keep him away from my palace, he performed oral, and that was fine. he went on about how difficult it is for him to use condoms but i stayed strong. the second time around he brought a packet of condoms, and i had bought a packet too.

i do not know how mant got spoitl because he couldn't manage putting them on properly. well the long and short of t is that the only one condom that we managed to put on broke in the heat of things. right now i'm kicking myself literally. i have a bit of hope because i was quick to pick up the mishap , and he didn't ejaculate. it was also a very fertile time of the month for me. so i went to the clinic to insert a copper coil.

i mean i'm 44 and struggling to raise two childdren on my own. i also got tested for clamydia. it's been a week now i haven't heard a thing. I don't know this person well at all. it is emerging now that he has had a lot of unprotected encounters and may even have tried his hand at swinging.

i am terrified. i am a very good but lonely woman, i pray that i didn't catch anything from this guy.

thanks for reading
tina

Cocoh

Best of luck with that Tina!!
Keep us updated, i'm sure it'll be fine though, you sound like a good person so i hope so anyway

LegacyUser

Quick question, had an STI test in the last 6 months and came back all clear but just wondering what I was tested for? I can't fully remember, had urine, swab and blood. Just curious if I was tested for genital warts too?

LegacyUser

Think I may be getting warts, not sure but somethings not right, if I went to a GP will they prescribe a cream or will I have to go to a clinic? Also just wondering do lads normally go to male doctors to check these things or do few people care? Thanks

LegacyUser

I'm worried sick about this. My boyfriend lives abroad and I came over to visit him for 3 weeks, the only time I'll see him until he comes home next year. The day I arrived, we were kissing and he gave me oral. About half an hour later, I felt something on my lip and I was dismayed to realise it was a cold sore. I don't remember ever getting one and he doesn't get them. I am so worried now that he transferred the virus to my genitals by going down after kissing me. It's ruining my trip and I'm checking in the mirror about ten times a day. It's bad enough not being able to kiss him or give oral sex but that's nothing compared to maybe being infected with herpes for life. I've read different things from it being highly unlikely to get herpes from this to that it happens all the time. I just can't believe the timing - if only it had happened a few days earlier, I would have known to be careful and not kiss him. I've always been clued in and careful about STDs, especially herpes and now I'm so worried I managed to get it. I'm thinking it has to be unlikely to spread without direct skin contact (or why don't people get it off toilet seats etc) but I'm so paranoid. What are the chances?

LegacyUser

im not sure of what to say here but basically i had anal sex with a 19 year old english girl at the weekend without wearing a condom..very drunk..
i was at the doctors there and he took the tests required but i have to wait..im really freaked out by hepatitis diseases..
has anyone any thoughts on this..or am i just freaking out way to much..i dont think she did that before by the way...ill never do it again..didnt enjoy it!!

AARRRGH

worrieddd wrote: »

I'm worried sick about this. My boyfriend lives abroad and I came over to visit him for 3 weeks, the only time I'll see him until he comes home next year. The day I arrived, we were kissing and he gave me oral. About half an hour later, I felt something on my lip and I was dismayed to realise it was a cold sore. I don't remember ever getting one and he doesn't get them. I am so worried now that he transferred the virus to my genitals by going down after kissing me. It's ruining my trip and I'm checking in the mirror about ten times a day. It's bad enough not being able to kiss him or give oral sex but that's nothing compared to maybe being infected with herpes for life. I've read different things from it being highly unlikely to get herpes from this to that it happens all the time. I just can't believe the timing - if only it had happened a few days earlier, I would have known to be careful and not kiss him. I've always been clued in and careful about STDs, especially herpes and now I'm so worried I managed to get it. I'm thinking it has to be unlikely to spread without direct skin contact (or why don't people get it off toilet seats etc) but I'm so paranoid. What are the chances?

Come on now, think about what you're saying.

Your boyfriend kissed your healthy lips and then gave you oral sex, and then half an hour later you got what you think was a cold sore on your lips?

I would bet all the money in my bank account and every cent I will ever earn that he has not given you genital herpes from the above incident.

confused teen wrote: »

im not sure of what to say here but basically i had anal sex with a 19 year old english girl at the weekend without wearing a condom..very drunk..
i was at the doctors there and he took the tests required but i have to wait..im really freaked out by hepatitis diseases..
has anyone any thoughts on this..or am i just freaking out way to much..i dont think she did that before by the way...ill never do it again..didnt enjoy it!!

It's extremely difficult for a man to catch hepatitis or HIV from unprotected sex, so stop worrying. For example, studies have shown that you'd have to have unprotected sex 1,000 to 10,000 times with a HIV+ person to catch HIV off them.

So not only is it unlikely the girl had hepatitis, but it's also unlikely you'd catch it even if she did.

Put it this way: there's been a chlamydia epidemic in Europe for about 20 years (in other words, a very large percentage of people aren't using condoms when they have one night stands) yet only a very small number of people have gotten hepatitis from sexual contact.

LegacyUser

I intend to book an sti test monday next. Myself and my gf have decided to try unprotected sex; she is going to get the 3 month long injection and considering I have a sexual history I am getting my first sti test. She doesnt have any such history.

Is this ok or are we being a bit silly?

IzzyWizzy

Not at all. It is not paranoid to get STI tested if you have any kind of history, even if you don't think there's a high risk. I would never, ever sleep with anyone unprotected unless they'd been checked out. Some people think it's too much to ask, but I have enough issues with my cervix and things as it is and am not willing to put myself at risk. The STI check takes 10 minutes and is so worth it for the peace of mind.

LegacyUser

Presumably its safe to have sex without a condom if a) a hormonal contraceptive is being used (such as the injections) and b) both partners are free of sti's?

IzzyWizzy

Yes, if you are comfortable doing so (some people don't feel comfortable relying on the pill for example), I don't see any reason not to.

LegacyUser

Hi,

Has the clinic free condoms? Do you have to ask for them in the clinic?

LegacyUser

is there anywhere else in galway other than the hospital to go for an sti test etc... and is it same as normal gp fees or way more expensive?
seems near impossible to get an appointment and their walk in clinic doesnt suit

LegacyUser

Wanted to post in the biology/medicine forum but also want to post unregistered.

Im freaked out.

Missed call on phone today. Rang back but kept getting voicemail with no option to leave a message.

Googled the number and it turns out to be a hospital I had a STI/blood test done in.

STI checked in urine were negative on the day.

I never had anything else done in the hospital but the thing is these tests were done in January. If I do have a blood infection would they wait until now to contact? Are they allowed to contact? I phoned once to get the results but couldn't get through, wasnt overly concerned and assumed they would contact me if anything wrong.

Don't know what to do, I rang the switchboard of the hospital and they werent able to tell me who was ringing because it was a general number.

Should I just call into the GUM clinic? Will be terrified of having to get an answer from a receptionist, should I just pretend I need another test and speak to the doctor?

Any advice/info welcome.

LegacyUser

Hi all,

I'm really sorry but I don't have time to read all the posts on this thread as I am currently studying for an exam.....

I had an incident there a few weeks ago and I think that something isn't right down there and I want to go to an STI clinic, preferably the one in St. James as it's closest to where I live.

Anyways, What I wanted to know was what time would you need to start queuing for the various clinics in the afternoons...I heard for the morning clinic that people queue from 6am....I was considering going to an afteroon clinic, which would be handiest...but at the same time I can't afford to waste a full day off college and yet I can't afford to go private becuase I'm a poor student!

I am seriously concerned that I have something....I was also wondering what it the procedure for a female...Do they carry out a full examination or is it just bloods and swabs???

Sorry again that I don't have time to read the other posts!

AARRRGH

worried 256 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm really sorry but I don't have time to read all the posts on this thread as I am currently studying for an exam.....

I had an incident there a few weeks ago and I think that something isn't right down there and I want to go to an STI clinic, preferably the one in St. James as it's closest to where I live.

Anyways, What I wanted to know was what time would you need to start queuing for the various clinics in the afternoons...I heard for the morning clinic that people queue from 6am....I was considering going to an afteroon clinic, which would be handiest...but at the same time I can't afford to waste a full day off college and yet I can't afford to go private becuase I'm a poor student!

I am seriously concerned that I have something....I was also wondering what it the procedure for a female...Do they carry out a full examination or is it just bloods and swabs???

Sorry again that I don't have time to read the other posts!

If you arrive before 8 you'll definitely be seen. However you may not be seen until the afternoon.

They will test you for whatever you want - swab, urine, blood.

LegacyUser

I used this great service last week in St. Jame's Hosp...The staff were absolutely brilliant, so professional and efficent even though they were under quite alot of pressure...

I would advise anyone who needs this service to use it!

LegacyUser

Hi all,

quick Q, what time do you have to arrive to be sure of being seen for the Tuesday or Thursday GUIDE clinic STI checks (1-5)?

Thanks

LegacyUser

Hi whoop!!

I landed out in James there last thursday morning at roughly 8.30am and I was 8th in the queue....hope this helps.
However they are quick enough in the afternoon, was on my way home by 3pm...

All the best!!

stestevens

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

AARRRGH

stestevens wrote: »

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

A weird hobby of mine is reading STI related statistics (in particular HIV statistics) and in general reading STI related data.

People don't get STIs from oral sex. It simply never happens.

Most likely some other poster will come here claiming I am wrong, but they won't be able to back up their accusation with valid data.

HOWEVER...

You could have contracted herpes or genital warts from the girls. Condoms don't really protect you from these diseases. But bear in mind you could contract both of these infections from anyone. They are not specific to prostitutes. So whether you had sex with Mary the psychologist or Mandy the hooker, either or neither could infect you.

By all means go get tested, but St. James's do not test men for herpes of HPV.

LegacyUser

I'm a 24 year old female and have a long term boyfriend. About 5 weeks ago, I noticed a pink spot thing on my mons pubis area. I asked the dr about it while I was there and she said it was nothing (I was concerned about herpes since my bf gets cold sores). It can't be herpes as it's been there too long, but now I've started worrying about genital warts. It doesn't look like a wart, it's almost flat, pink and hurts to touch, but it also doesn't have a head or anything so it isn't squeezable. I'm super paranoid about STIs' so this is in the forefront of my mind, but I'm hoping it's just some sort of boil or irritation. Does anyone else get this kind of thing? I will go to the GP but I'm too broke for the near future

Zaph

Unregistered wrote: »

I'm a 24 year old female and have a long term boyfriend. About 5 weeks ago, I noticed a pink spot thing on my mons pubis area. I asked the dr about it while I was there and she said it was nothing (I was concerned about herpes since my bf gets cold sores). It can't be herpes as it's been there too long, but now I've started worrying about genital warts. It doesn't look like a wart, it's almost flat, pink and hurts to touch, but it also doesn't have a head or anything so it isn't squeezable. I'm super paranoid about STIs' so this is in the forefront of my mind, but I'm hoping it's just some sort of boil or irritation. Does anyone else get this kind of thing? I will go to the GP but I'm too broke for the near future

Unfortunately no-one here is qualifed to make a diagnosis and as a result we do not allow people seek medical advice on Boards. The only advice I can give you is go to your GP as soon as you can.

Bottle_of_Smoke

stestevens wrote: »

Hi all

Apologies for not reading through all the posts here and starting from scratch but I am just looking for some advice on potential sti's.

I split up with my wife about a year ago and to be honest, not something I am proud of, but I was lonely and visited some professional girls to fill the void. In total I seen 4 girls, the most recent 6 weeks ago and the first last year. I know this is no indication of sexual health per se but they were all high class and I always used an extra safe condom. No breakages, no risky activities, just normal covered sex. I have no syptoms of anything at all but I am told that caertain things can hide for months on end and/or be symptomless. What worries me is that in my relative ignorance early on, I let 2 of the girls do uncovered oral sex, first was way back in last year, and the other time was in August. Again I have no syptoms but am just a bit worried as I am in the process of reconciling with the wife and am refusing to sleep with her without a condom for fear of having anything. This as you can imagine is raising suspicions and stressing me out.

Am I likely to have anything? Is a trip to a clinic advised regardless?

Thank you to all in advance and sorry if this post is a bit rambling

I'd say genital warts is your most likely one. Its almost impossible you didn't catch the virus for it from at least one of the girls. However, the virus is very common even amongst non-sex workers and only a certain small amount of people with the virus actually develop warts.

Keep an eye out for them and check for any small lumps on the penis and above it/scrotom/inner thighs etc. If you do find anything odd go to a clinic rather than a GP if possible

As for oral, a guy I know is fairly sure he caught chlamydia from oral as he always used condoms but perhaps he just didn't want to admit he didn't use a condom one time. No harm in getting a check if you ask me.

population

AARRRGH wrote: »

St. James's do not test men for herpes of HPV.

STD Clinics dont test for herpes or hpv? Does that not seem a bit reckless? Or is there no test? I watched a thing that Rupert Everret did following in Byrons footsteps. He actually did an std test in the show and I thought he mentioned he was tested for absolutley everything?

AARRRGH

population wrote: »

STD Clinics dont test for herpes or hpv? Does that not seem a bit reckless? Or is there no test? I watched a thing that Rupert Everret did following in Byrons footsteps. He actually did an std test in the show and I thought he mentioned he was tested for absolutley everything?

Well they will look at your genitals to see if you have either, but they don't do any sort of blood or swab or urine test for either of those STIs.