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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: half 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

Development of Electrochemical Microbiochip for the Biological Diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:35:02 +0100 | Analytical Sciences : the international journal of the Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry
Authors: Lee SY, Jeong JS, Ahn JJ, Lee SW, Seo H, Ahn Y, Hwang SY

HIV Risk-Reducing Behavior Interventions for HeterosexualsHIV Risk-Reducing Behavior Interventions for Heterosexuals
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:28:15 +0100 | Medscape Today Headlines
What behavioral interventions are effective in reducing sexual risk for HIV in heterosexual couples? Sexually Transmitted Infections (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Infectivity of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis plasmid‐deficient, CT135‐null, and double‐deficient strains in female mice
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:00:00 +0100 | FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology)

Eritrea: Endeavors Exerted As Regards Promoting Community Welfare in Anseba Region Bear Positive Outcome - Report
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:32:56 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Shabait]Keren -The Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare's branch in Anseba region indicated that endeavors exerted as regards promoting community welfare have borne positive outcome, thus witnessing significant improvement in the livelihood of the inhabitants. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

What Twin Studies of Adolescent Behavior Can Teach Us About Shared Environmental and Genetic Risk
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:15:42 +0100 | Journal of Adolescent Health
During the 1990s, the prevalence of adolescent sexual intercourse in the United States declined, but the downward trend has since plateaued . From 2002 onward, the typical age of first sexual intercourse has remained steady at about 17 years . Risks stemming from early sexual debut are several-fold and notably include unplanned teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and psychological strain. Adolescents engaging in sexual behavior before age 15 years are twice as likely to have a sexually transmitted disease by age 18 years and to report more sexual partners; they also are less likely to use any form of contraception and more likely to become pregnant before graduating high school relative to their later-onset peers (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)

Nigeria: Cleric Warns Youths On HIV/Aids
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:01:43 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Daily Trust]Lokoja -The Area Superintendent of the Apostolic Church in Lokoja, Pastor Alfred Funsho Amode, has warned youths to abstain from sex as the only way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Zambia: Barrick Lumwana Galvanises Communities in HIV-Aids Fight
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:54:27 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Times of Zambia]HE affirmative measures that mining companies have strategically defined in the psycho-social domain of Solwezi have no doubt relieved communities of pressure, especially in the health arena. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Zambia: New Drug Milestone in Aids Treatment
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:51:16 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[Times of Zambia]A NEW and more effective HIV drug has been developed and is seen as a major breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

Promoting Sexual Health With SMS Texting Technology
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:00:00 +0100 | AWHONN Lifelines
Abstract

Zimbabwe: People Living With Disabilities Deserve Better
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:59:11 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs
[The Herald]Three women with disabilities were called for a cervical cancer screening during a workshop in Bulawayo. The three women had varied disabilities, ranging from visual impairment, physical challenges and hearing and speech impairment. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)