Early detection and treatment of STBBIs are essential to prevent infections from spreading further.
Early identification and treatment of STBBIs can help reduce the possibility of complications for the infected individuals and their sexual partners.
This is particularly true for women, as undetected and untreated infections can lead to:
The main screening methods are:
Approaches differ according to infection and gender, and vary across the country.
The dam is available in some pharmacies and sexual health clinics, but can also be made from a condom or latex glove.
In that case, follow these steps:
Early detection is the key to success in the fight against STBBIs. Screening services are free of charge, with the exception of those offered by private clinics.
The doctor can carry out certain tests, such as swabs or smears, as well as ordering blood/urine analyses.
It is also possible to have a free screening test at these 2 clinics:
Outaouais Emergency Medical Clinic
25 chemin de la Savane, Gatineau sector
Tel. 819-561-6611
Sexual Health Clinic
179 Clarence Street, Ottawa ON K1N 5P7
Tel. 613-234-4641
Private clinics offer STBBI screening at variable cost.
Marleen Tassé Health Service
1171 Bd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau sector
Tel. 819-595-0790