For All Women
Sexual Health |
01536 263156 |
Here at Corby Women’s Centre you can get information on sexual health with:
- Free pregnancy testing - partners are welcome
- Free chlamydia testing - this service is also available for young men up to 24 years old. If you are a male older than 24 see below for details.
- Free condoms – this service is available for young men as well.
Pregnancy Test
Come for a confidential test. We provide emergency contraception for 13 to 20 years old. |
Condoms
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Have you had unprotected sex?
You could be at risk of contracting any sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia.
Chlamydia is a bacteria that affects the sexual organs. The problem is that most people, whether male or female, have no signs or symptoms. So most of you wouldn’t know you have it.
If chlamydia is not treated, the infection can spread to other parts of the body and cause pain, especially in the abdomen and may prevent you from becoming pregnant in the future.
If you do get symptoms you might notice:
| For Women | For Men |
|---|---|
| Unusual Vaginal Discharge | Pain in Testicles |
| Pain when peeing or having sex | Urethral Discharge |
| Bleeding after sex or between periods | Pain when urinating |
| Lower abdomen Pain | Reiters Syndrome (reactive arthritis) |
What can you do to stop getting chlamydia?
- Use a condom every time you have sex
- Every time you have a different sexual partner, get a chlamydia test.
Chlamydia testing for men older than 24 years old:
The NHS website www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk gives information about chlamydia and how to get tested and treated. Bodywise contraceptive clinic:
- Kettering - Ashwood Centre, St Mary's Hospital, 01536 493230 / 410647.
- Corby - Stuart Rd Clinic, 01536 269967.
Chemists giving tests out:
- Thursfields
- Asda
- Boots
- Great Oakley Medical Centre - Bath Rd