Sexual health is important to everyone. Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may have no symptoms; therefore regular sexual health screens are useful to prevent any long-term complications. Practising safer sex, i.e. using condoms correctly and consistently, can help prevent the spread of STIs. You will have a consultation to establish which STIs to test for and which tests to be taken. 

Women’s sexual health screening may include:

Swab/smear test involves an examination of the vagina using a speculum. A urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea may be taken instead if a speculum examination cannot be performed. A throat swab may be taken if you have been exposed to gonorrhoea.

Men’s sexual gealth screening may include:

Swab/smear test involves the collection of cells from the test site with a cotton tip or similar.

If you have symptoms (eg. pain when passing urine or discharge from penis) you will need to hold your urine for 4 hours before visiting the clinic for the smear tests.​​

Patients may choose to receive treatment from subsidised or non-subsidised clinics. Both clinics provide comprehensive medical, nursing, laboratory and counselling services. The professional level of the service is the same at both the subsidised and non-subsidised clinics.

For subsidised care, patients will be seen at The Department of STI Control (DSC) located at Block 31 Kelantan Lane #01-16, Singapore 200031. To make an appointment for subsidised care, please fill in the Online Appointment Form  or alternatively, you may wish to call 62939648 or drop us an email at apptdsc@nsc.com.sg to book an appointment. 

For non-subsidised care, please call 6350 6666 to make an appointment to see the specialists of your choice at the National Skin Centre. ​