Sexual Health FAQs

We check bloods for HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis and swabs and urine for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea. Quick, confidential, and tailored to your needs. We’ll explain everything beforehand.

Book an appointment online, fill out the patient questionnaire, and show up on Thursday or over the weekend. No GP referral needed. Just come as you are. Results in 7 working days A rapid HIV test results are available in 20 minutes.

We’ll ask about recent partners, symptoms, and testing history—no judgment, just what’s needed to care for you best.

Just visit Nassau Clinic in Dublin. No special prep, we’ll handle the rest. The hardest part is walking in; we’ll make everything else easy.

About 15 minutes. Results take 7 working days. We’ll usually text your results to your mobile phone.

Results take 3 to 7 working days. You can opt to receive your results (a) via text message or (b) by post to your home address or (c) you arrange a standard consultation with the Doctor to review your results.

Please note that it is the patient’s responsibility to follow up with their test results with this clinic.

Every 3–6 months if you’re sexually active with new partners. More often if you have symptoms. Better safe than sorry.

It’s a good idea to get tested whenever you switch partners and before becoming sexually active with a new partner.

Many STIs show no symptoms but can harm your health long-term. Regular checks catch issues early and keep you and others safe.

Anyone sexually active, especially with new partners. No shame, no blame, just smart care. We’re here for everyone.

Swabs, urine samples, or blood tests, depending on the infection. We’ll choose the quickest, most comfortable option for you.

Often, nothing! But sometimes a discharge or pain when urinating. Don’t wait for symptoms—testing is the only sure way.

An STI window period describe the time between when a person is exposed to an
infection and when a test can accurately detect whether or not an infection is present.

 

If you get tested during the window period and get a negative result (clear / no infection detected), you could still have an infection that can only be detected after the window period has ended.

 

This means that for certainty, if you have a negative result during the window period, you should re-test at the end of the window period.

 

START DATE – for example, in respect of HIV (as per the first line of the table below) if you had a possible exposure on the 1st day of the month, the earliest that such an infection would be detected is 18 days later (i.e. 19th day of that month).  If after 18 days you get a negative result this is good news.

 

95% of HIV infections are detected within 28 days of the date of the potential exposure.

 

END DATE – However, for some people, there is still a possibility that the HIV infection may not be detected until 90 days after the initial potential exposure. This why, in respect of HIV, even if you already have a negative result (clear / no infection detected) it is prudent to get re-tested 3 months after the initial possible exposure.

 

99% of HIV infections are detected within 90 days on the date of the possible exposure.

 

WINDOW PERIODS are as follows  –
 

Condition	Window Period (Start – End)
HIV	18 – 90 days
Hepatitis A	14 – 28 days
Hepatitis B	28 – 42 days
Hepatitis C	56 – 63 days
Syphilis	21 – 42 days
Chlamydia	5 – 14 days
Gonorrhoea	5 – 14 days

In order to attain the optimal urine sample for testing patients are advised not to pass urine for 2 hours before a sexual health screen (for Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea).

Us! We’ll provide treatment, notify partners anonymously if needed, and answer every question. You’re not alone in this.

If a test of cure is required, the guidelines are to wait 3 weeks after completion of the antibiotic treatment. If required please book an appointment online to increase the accuracy of the test, patients should hold their urine for 2 hours prior to giving a sample.

It is recommended that a test of cure is carried out 2 to 3 weeks after completion of the antibiotic treatment. Please book an appointment online To increase the accuracy of the test, patients should hold their urine for 2 hours prior to giving a sample.

Yes, we do. Our doctors can provide consultations to discuss PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), assess if it’s right for you, and prescribe it if appropriate. We’re here to support your proactive approach to sexual health.

Information and support on all your options, including continued pregnancy supports and abortion services is available from –

 

(1) My Options freephone line on 1800 828 010 or +353 59 916 5066 or on their website.

 

(2) The Irish Family Planning Association, Located at 5-7 Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1 is open Monday – Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Friday from 9am to 4pm, Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Telephone 1850 49 50 51 or 01 872 7088 or go to their website.