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SINGAPORE
SEXUAL
HEALTH™
    Sexual health, Singapore (SG)
HIV SEXUAL HEALTH TESTING TREATMENT™
Within 3 days after unprotected sex, stop HIV infection with Post-Exposure Prophylaxis treatment 10 days after unprotected sex, detect HIV infection with the DNA test 28 days after unprotected sex, accurately detect HIV infection with the 20 minute rapid test
Full & comprehensive sexually transmitted disease testing
Males: do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving
Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating

Sexual health, Singapore (SG) | HIV SEXUAL HEALTH TESTING TREATMENT™

Summary

Sexual health, Singapore (SG) | HIV SEXUAL HEALTH TESTING TREATMENT™ @singaporesexualhealth_com: Sexual health, Singapore. Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.

Description

Sexual Health classification and terminology
  • Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - refers only to infections that are causing symptoms.
  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - refers to infection with any germ that can cause an STD, even if the infected person has no symptoms.
  • Venereal disease (VD) - term used before the 1990s.
  • Genitourinary medicine (GUM) is an expanding specialty which is primarily related to the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.
Venereal | Genitourinary | Urogenital | Genital | Sexual | Sex

References

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SHIM CLINIC
168 Bedok South Avenue 3 #01-473
Singapore 460168
Tel: (+65) 6446 7446
Fax: (+65) 6449 7446
24hr Answering Tel: (+65) 6333 5550
Web: Sexual health, Singapore (SG) 		Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7 pm to 11 pm
Public Holidays: Closed
Last registration: one hour before closing time.
Walk-in clinic. Appointments not required.
Bring NRIC, Work Pass or Passport for registration.

Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.

Timeline Event / Available resources
HIV STD Pregnancy
Before exposure
Abstain from sex, Be faithful, or Condom use
Circumcision (males only)
 Contraception
(females only)
HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) STD vaccine:
- Hepatitis vaccine
- HPV vaccine
STD / HIV exposure
Unsafe sex / unprotected sex:
No condom / Condom broke / Condom slip
0-72 hours HIV prevention
HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) treatment
- Stop HIV infection after exposure.		 STD testing
If STD symptoms appear, then do STD treatment.
- Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
- Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating. 		Emergency contraception
(females only)
2 weeks HIV DNA PCR test
1 month 20 minute Alere™ Determine™ Combo HIV rapid test:
- Fingerprick blood sampling.
3 months 20 minute OraQuick® HIV rapid test:
- Oral saliva or
- Fingerprick blood sampling.
 Full & comprehensive STD testing
- Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
- Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.

References

Latest News

South Africa: SA On Track to Achieve Universal Access to HIV Treatment
Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:11:22 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[SAnews.gov.za]Pretoria -Over two million people in South Africa were on antiretroviral treatment (ART) by mid-2012, suggesting that the country is on its way to achieve universal access to HIV treatment. This was one the key findings of the 2012 South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey Report, released on Tuesday. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

South Sudan: Sex Workers Use ARVs Instead of Condoms
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:58:18 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Key Correspondents]South Sudan's AIDS Commission says at least 150,000 people in the country are living with HIV. Despite this, some sex workers are having unprotected sex - and taking antiretroviral drugs afterwards to cut the risk of infection. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Pd21-01 sexually transmitted infections, benign-prostatic hyperplasia and nocturia: results from the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer screening trial
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 | The Journal of Urology
(Source: The Journal of Urology)

Mp47-19 a population-based study of circumcision and non-hiv sexually transmitted infections in a contemporary group of african american men: the flint men’s health study
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 | The Journal of Urology
(Source: The Journal of Urology)

‘I don't care whether it's human papillomavirus or ABC, I just want to know if I have cancer.’ Factors influencing women's emotional responses to undergoing human papillomavirus testing in routine management in cervical screening: a qualitative study
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 | BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
ConclusionsThese qualitative data suggest that in the context of follow up of abnormal cytology or treatment for CIN, the emotional impact of HPV testing may be modest: women's primary concerns at this time relate to abnormal cytology/CIN. (Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Molecular diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections: a diverse and dynamic landscape.
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:40:02 +0100 | Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
Authors: McGowin CL, Rohde RE, Redwine G

Kenya: 'Sodomy to Blame' for Kiambu HIV Increase
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:13:34 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[The Star]HIV-AIDS prevalence in Kiambu county has risen from 3.8 per cent to 4.4 per cent in a year, Health executive Dr Jonah Mwangi has said. He said the increase is due to sodomy and students engaging in unprotected sexual behaviour. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Rwanda: Peace Corps Volunteers Conclude Two-Year Mission in Rwanda
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 06:46:45 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[New Times]Peace Corps Volunteers who are concluding their two-year mission in Rwanda have described Rwanda as a great country to work with. Claire Brosnihan, 24, one of the volunteers who have been in Rwanda since 2012, said: "I see myself coming back to Rwanda. Rwandans are hospitable and willing to work with us." (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Kwara Sets Aside N700 Million to Tackle Scourge
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 06:06:59 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Leadership]The Kwara Government has set aside more than N700 million to tackle HIV/AIDS scourge in the state, the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Issa Kayode, has said. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Kenya: UN Commits to Reduction of Aids Transmission
Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:17:09 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[CAJ News]Nairobi -THE United Nations Proramme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) reiterated its commitment to lessen new infections among women as well as improve the health of mothers in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)