Relationships

Many people will have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) at some point in their life, whether they're aware of it or not. STI's can have a lasting effect on an individual and the relationship. If untreated, STI's can affect fertility, cause birth defects, and lead to major illness.

How can sexually transmitted diseases be avoided?

• The less sexual partners a person has, the lower the risk of infection.
• Most sexually transmitted diseases can be avoided by practicing safer sex (eg using condoms).
• Most sexually transmitted diseases can be cured if they are diagnosed and treated in their early stages.

Why not start out by taking some easy self-assessment tests to find out more? Click on the button below:

If you think you may have an STI help is available:

Crawley Hospital Sexual & Reproduction Health Centre (G.U.M)

Offers confidential sexual health service which includes screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases including HIV and Chlamydia; Contraception; Pregnancy Tests; Counselling and or Psychosexual Therapy Counselling; Referrals for specialist services and Sexual Health Information and Advice.

Location: Crawley Sexual Health Clinic, 5th Floor, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH. Located 10 minutes walk from Crawley Town Centre and Crawley Train/Bus Station. Buses also stop in front of Crawley Hospital.

Crawley Hospital Sexual Health Clinic has walk-in clinics and appointment only clinics and is based in the 5th Floor of Crawley Hospital. Click on the link for their timetable.

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