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Free STD testing, Dublin

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  • #2
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,214 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Its walk in - They are very friendly and very willing to put you at ease - there is an outreach worker there who can answer your questions

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #3
    Aard
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    Is there not an appointment facility as well, so you don't have to wait for ages?


  • #4
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,214 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Yeah I think there is an appointment service as well but not 100% definite because their website doesnt mention it - Id say maybe contact them and check
    The Gay Men's Health Service Clinic, Baggot Street Hospital, Dublin 4. (near the No 10 Bus Stop)
    Tel: + 353 1 669 9553
    SMS: 087 941 0934.
    E: gmhsclinic@hse.ie

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #5
    hotmail.com
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    This might seem silly for some people, but your local GP provides all the STD and STI tests. So bear that in mind.


  • #6
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,196 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    hotmail.com wrote: »
    This might seem silly for some people, but your local GP provides all the STD and STI tests. So bear that in mind.

    Not for free, which is the very first word of the title...

    You can get free testing in James' (as well as a host of regional hospitals for those outside of Dublin) also.


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  • #7
    hotmail.com
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    MYOB wrote: »
    Not for free, which is the very first word of the title...

    You can get free testing in James' (as well as a host of regional hospitals for those outside of Dublin) also.

    Nope not for free, but after being in the "free" places queuing for hours and waiting weeks for the results, I think it's worth pointing out that GPs provide all the tests and it's just a lot handier.


  • #8
    LegacyUser
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    Hi everyone,

    Sorry to hijack this thread but didnt think it was worth making a new one over! Just wanted to ask is it advisable for lesbian/bisexual women to get an STD check? Sorry if I sound like an idiot. I am quite informed about human biology :D it's just there isnt much emphasis on lesbian/bisexual sexual health these days..

    I know there is minimal risk of passing STD's like HIV from female to female but obviously it depends on the sexual activity and there are a range of other STD's that could potentially be passed.

    Where in Dublin could a female get tested for everything (preferably for free)?

    Thanks :)


  • #9
    Aard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,905 ✭✭✭Aard


    GMHP also gives free Hep B vaccinations.


  • #10
    Dwn Wth Vwls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭Dwn Wth Vwls


    mysharona wrote: »
    Just wanted to ask is it advisable for lesbian/bisexual women to get an STD check?

    Yes, you do have risks too, but I'm not aware of anyone specifically targeting women and offering it for free. I initially thought this was it, but apparently that's just for prostitutes. I presume you can go to the free clinics in The Mater or St James'?


  • #11
    AvaKinder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭AvaKinder


    mysharona wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    Sorry to hijack this thread but didnt think it was worth making a new one over! Just wanted to ask is it advisable for lesbian/bisexual women to get an STD check? Sorry if I sound like an idiot. I am quite informed about human biology :D it's just there isnt much emphasis on lesbian/bisexual sexual health these days..

    I know there is minimal risk of passing STD's like HIV from female to female but obviously it depends on the sexual activity and there are a range of other STD's that could potentially be passed.

    Where in Dublin could a female get tested for everything (preferably for free)?

    Thanks :)

    You might find these posts useful

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=67006579&postcount=56

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=66633584&postcount=53


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  • #12
    Endymion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 638 ✭✭✭Endymion


    Do you not get a lecture from the outreach working at the GMHP?
    hotmail.com wrote: »
    Nope not for free, but after being in the "free" places queuing for hours and waiting weeks for the results, I think it's worth pointing out that GPs provide all the tests and it's just a lot handier.

    You could still be waiting weeks for a GP and the test results will form part of your medical history. In the free clinics you can get tested anonymously. Some might argue that your medical history should be as complete as possible.


  • #13
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,196 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Endymion wrote: »
    Do you not get a lecture from the outreach working at the GMHP?



    You could still be waiting weeks for a GP and the test results will form part of your medical history. In the free clinics you can get tested anonymously. Some might argue that your medical history should be as complete as possible.

    Most GPs send their tests either to the same labs as the GMHP - 1 week turnaround - or to the UK, generally a 5 calender day turnaround, give or take a bit for courier time.

    You can also go a different GP and give gibberish details if you so wish.

    However, expect to pay from 40 to 120 quid and it'll generally just be bloods. The GMHP takes swabs too. I, however, prefer just bloods...


  • #14
    LegacyUser
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    AvaKinder wrote: »
    You might find these posts useful

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=67006579&postcount=56

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=66633584&postcount=53

    Hi thanks very much for the information! I definitly want my gf to get checked out now (Im a virgin so doubt theres any point in me getting checked :P). I find the idea of using those dental dams pretty weird though...I'm all for safe sex but that doesnt sound enjoyable at all :S


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