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Earlier this summer, the World Health Organisation declared that over 50 countries had experienced an increase in drug-resistant forms of Gonorrhoea. This harmful STI is extremely contagious and, if left untreated, significantly increases a person’s risk of contracting HIV. It is spread by unprotected oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse with an infected person, and can also lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. Annually, Gonorrhoea affects an estimated 78 million people worldwide, with almost one in three showing a worrying resistance to antibiotics.

Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection commonly caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2). Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) is associated with oral Herpes – cold sores – usually caught during childhood.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest private provider of sexual health testing services. We offer testing for a range of STIs throughout the UAE, including three locations in the Emirate of Dubai. Our Al Muraqqabat, Jumeirah Beach & Umm Suqeim clinics are open six days a week for your convenience.

Better2Know is the largest provider of private STI testing services in the Middle East. We are experts in sexual health and have clinics across the region, including Qatar. We provide a variety of comprehensive screens and tests that will detect harmful infections such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis B. These screens and tests are designed and reviewed regularly by medical specialists to ensure complete peace of mind.

Better2Know provides confidential sexual health testing services throughout the Middle East, including the nation of Oman. Our private clinics in Sohar and the capital, Muscat, operate at the highest international standards of quality, with same or next day availability six days a week, including weekends. Book an appointment today to receive fast, accurate testing for a variety of harmful STIs, including Hepatitis.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest private provider of sexual health testing services. We have private clinics across the region, including Qatar, with two outstanding facilities in the capital, Doha. Our Al Waab Street and Doha Expressway clinics operate at the highest international standards, with availability six days a week for same or next-day appointments.

Better2Know is the largest private provider of sexual health testing services in the Middle East. We have world class clinics across the region, including major cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat and Doha. Our comprehensive service offers STI tests and screens for a variety of harmful infections, including HIV.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest provider of private STI testing services, with outstanding clinics in prime locations such as Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai. Our panel of sexual health specialists have put together a comprehensive array of stress-free tests and screens, making STI testing in the Middle East easier than ever before.

Better2Know is the global leader in private sexual health testing services. We have outstanding testing facilities in Kuwait and throughout the Middle East, all of which operate at the highest international standards. Our conveniently located clinic in Kuwait City is open six days a week for same or next-day appointments, testing you quickly and accurately for a variety of STIs, including Hepatitis.

Leaving an STI untreated will not make it go away. You need to get treatment by visiting your doctor. Some infections require treatment combined with long-term monitoring and management. Once you get tested and know which STI you have, you can receive the right course of medication to clear or manage your infection.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest provider of private STI and HIV testing services. We have testing facilities and certified laboratories across the region, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With facilities in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Khamis Mushait and the capital, Riyadh, our private sexual health clinics ensure your patient journey with Better2Know is fast, efficient and discreet.

Better2Know offers a wide range of testing options for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C across the Middle East, including Qatar. Our private STI clinics in Doha and Al Wakrah operate at the highest international standards of quality and care, ensuring you receive the peace of mind you deserve with regards to your sexual health.

Better2Know’s private STI testing services are available throughout the Middle East including Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE. Our highly trained sexual health advisors will assist you throughout your patient journey, and maintain the utmost discretion with regards to your test and results. Better2Know’s selection of screens and tests are regularly reviewed by our medical specialists to ensure fast, accurate and efficient testing.

Better2Know is a global leader in private sexual health testing services, with clinics in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We provide testing for STDs throughout the UAE, including three locations in the Emirate of Dubai. Our clinics in Al Muraqqabat, Jumeirah Beach and Umm Suqeim are open six days a week for your convenience.

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is curable with antibiotics, though the infection becomes more dangerous the longer it is left to develop in the body. Syphilis testing is available in Abu Dhabi with Better2Know.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest provider of private STI testing services. Our sexual health clinics in Oman offer a wide range of tests and screens, designed by our team of medical specialists to suit your requirements. We test for STIs such as HIV, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and many more, including Chlamydia.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s largest provider of private STD testing services. Our sexual health clinic in Sharjah is one of the many outstanding facilities we have across the UAE. Our private Sharjah clinic is open 12 hours a day, 6 days a week for fast, accurate and confidential sexual health testing.

Private STI testing in Manama is available with Better2Know. Our clinics are staffed with qualified clinicians who will collect your samples. Find out more about our range of tests and screens, as well as the services we provide at our clinics in Manama.

Better2Know’s private sexual health clinics in Oman are conveniently located in the cities of Sohar and Muscat. Our private STI testing services in Oman provide a comprehensive view of your sexual health, giving you peace of mind and preventing further transmission to your current or future partners.

Hepatitis can be contracted through sex with a person who has the virus. If left untreated, the viral condition can progress into cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer. This emphasises the importance of regular testing, so you can receive treatment as soon as possible if required. Better2Know provides private Hepatitis testing in Bahrain.

Better2Know can arrange a female swab test for those experiencing vaginal discomfort, whose circumstances indicate no signs of contracting an STI through unprotected sexual contact. Our discreet culture test is available at private sexual health clinics across the UAE, including our facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Better2Know provides private STI and STD testing services across Bahrain, including the capital city of Manama. The sexual health screens and tests we offer in Bahrain are conducted in line with the highest international standards of quality and care. Better2Know’s private STI clinics are situated throughout Manama including Zinj, Bu Ghazal and Umm al Hassam.

Better2Know is the Middle East’s leading provider of private STI testing services. We have conveniently located sexual health clinics in cities across the region, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our award-winning service offers a variety of confidential testing options for a wide range of harmful STIs, including Syphilis.

In the Middle East, everyone is having sex but no one wants to talk about it – as pointed out to Shereen El Feki whilst she was travelling the Arab region talking about sex. Despite the ease with which people are locking lips, a culture of silence still exists around the topic of sex and sexual health.

Better2Know provides confidential Chlamydia testing across the Middle East, including Qatar. With stress-free testing services at private facilities in Al Wakrah and Doha, Chlamydia testing in Qatar has never been more accessible.

Better2Know’s extensive range of private STI testing services are available throughout the UAE, including the emirates of Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Confidential HIV and STI tests and screens can be arranged six days a week at our clinics in Abu Dhabi, with same or next-day appointments available for your convenience.

Better2Know’s private sexual health clinics are situated across the Middle East. This includes the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Our services provide discreet testing for a wide range of sexually transmitted infections. Here, we explain everything you need to know about testing for STIs with Better2Know.

Better2Know’s sexual health screens and tests are available throughout the Middle East, including Kuwait. Our private STI clinic in Kuwait City offers a range of testing options for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis and many more. Most sexually transmitted infections show little to no symptoms, especially in the early stages, and paying regular attention to your sexual health prevents future health complications from arising.

Temporary marriages are an ancient Islamic practice that enable a man and woman to become husband and wife for a specified period of time. Terms of practice vary with different beliefs. In the Middle East, these contractual relationships are becoming more popular. They allow people to engage in sexual relationships in a socially and religiously-acceptable way.

In Kuwait, Better2Know can help you to get tested for STIs. Our Kuwait City sexual health clinic is open six days a week for your private appointment. Whatever your sexual health concerns are, speak to us in confidence.