HIV/STI Testing and Vaccinations

HIV (or Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can be sexually transmitted through condomless anal sex, oral sex and intravenous drug use.  A blood test is taken to understand your HIV status. Results from the blood test indicate your HIV status from six weeks prior.

If you believe you have been exposed to HIV, call one of our nurses (on 9227 0734 and dial 1 to speak to the nurses) and explain your situation. They will triage you appropriately and book you in for a Window Period Screen.

If you believe you have been potentially exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours, you may be eligible for PEP (or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). Please call PEP Hotline on 1300 767 161. More information is available here.

Chlamydia is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection that can be transmitted through all types of sex, including rimming and fingering. Most men do not exhibit any symptoms, but are still at risk of transmitting chlamydia through sex. We recommend testing for chlamydia on a regular basis if you are actively having sex with men. Chlamydia can be present in the back of your throat, on your penis or in your rectum, or in your vagina, and it can be in one site and not the other. At M Clinic we test for chlamydia with a throat swab, rectal swab and first-void urine sample. It is important not to urinate within 1 hour of your appointment.

If your results come back positive for chlamydia, it can be treated at the M Clinic.

 Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection that can be transmitted through all types of sex, including kissing, rimming and fingering. Most men do not exhibit any symptoms, but are still at risk of transmitting gonorrhoea through sex. We recommend testing for gonorrhoea on a regular basis if you are actively having sex with men. Gonorrhoea can be present in the back of your throat, on your penis or in your rectum, and it can be in one site and not the other. At M Clinic we test for gonorrhoea with a throat swab, rectal swab and first-void urine sample. It is important not to urinate within 1 hour of your appointment.

 If your results come back positive for gonorrhoea, it can be treated at the M Clinic.

 Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection transmitted through all types of sex, even sex with condoms. A blood test is taken to understand your Syphilis status. Results from the blood test indicated your Syphilis status from six weeks prior.

Syphilis is on the rise in Perth with men who have sex with men (MSM). If you believe you have been exposed to Syphilis, call one of our nurses (on 9227 0734 and dial 1 to speak to the nurses) and explain your situation. They will triage you appropriately and book you in for a suitable appointment.

 If your results come back positive for Syphilis, it can be treated at the M Clinic.

 The Hepatitis virus has multiple variants, which all can be transmitted through condomless anal sex. At the M Clinic, we can test for your immunity to Hepatitis A and B. If you are not immune and classify as Men who have sex with Men (MSM), or you are Trans or Non-binary, you are eligible for free vaccinations. If unsure about your Hepatitis immunity or if you believe you have been exposed, call one of our nurses (on 9227 0734 and dial 1 to speak to the nurses) and explain your situation and they will triage you appropriately.

Hepatitis C can be transmitted through condomless anal and vaginal sex, fisting without gloves, sharing sex toys, sharing injecting equipment and drug paraphernalia. At M Clinic we test for Hepatitis C at least annually with our clients. While Hepatitis C cannot be vaccinated against, it is easily treated with PBS-subsidised medication. If you believe you have been exposed to Hepatitis C, you can call one of our nurses or alternatively call Hepatitis WA on (08) 9227 9800 to discuss your situation.

Hepatitis A and B can be transmitted through condomless anal and vaginal sex, fisting without gloves, sharing injecting equipment and drug paraphenalia  as well as sharing sex toys . If you are not immune to Hepatitis A or B and classify as Men who have sex with Men (MSM), you may be eligible from free vaccinations to either Hepatitis A (Havrix), Hepatitis B (Energix-B) or both (Twinrix). Please talk to one of our nurses to discuss your options.

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. However it can be treated with Medicare subsidised medication.

HPV (or Human Papilloma Virus) is a sexually transmitted infection that occurs with men and women. A few strains have been shown to instigate cervical cancer in women, while other strains have been shown to instigate anal cancer and genital and anal warts in men.