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Sexual Health Services | Waikato

Public Service, Sexual Health

Today

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

Hamilton Sexual Health is a free-to-all and confidential specialist service for people living in the Waikato.

We aim to give compassionate care without you feeling judged. We know that feeling ashamed or embarrassed about STIs and HIV can cause harm. We want to make it simple for you to get the help you need.

Our focus is to provide sexual health care to those who really need to be seen by us.  This means that some people who have a sexual health concern might be advised to see their GP (family doctor), Family Planning or other health care service in the first instance.

We do not offer regular contraceptive services or routine cervical screening - please see your GP Click here for your nearest GP   or other primary care provider such as Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa  Click here for Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa ( formally Family Planning).  

We do not provide sexual dysfunction services such as prescribing for erectile dysfunction – please see your GP or selected pharmacies for this. Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.

Sexual Health Services

  • Testing, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • HIV prevention medication prescribing (PEP and PrEP)
  • Free HPV immunisation if eligible for the funded vaccine
  • Diagnosis and management of chronic genital conditions including vulvodynia (chronic pain)
  • Help with sexuality and gender identity issues, including gender-affirming care
  • Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
  • Free condoms
  • Friendly & non-judgmental staff
  • You can be seen for free sexual health checks or HIV prevention medication without a referral from your GP.
  • We need a referral letter from your GP for gender affirming care or if you have a more complex health concern so that we better understand your background health issues and can ensure the most appropriate person in our team sees you.

Doctors

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Description

There is no charge for a consultation at our service and most medication necessary for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections is provided free of charge.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed 7:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Thu – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Booked appointments only: no drop-in clinics
  • Please note : The clinic is closed from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Common Conditions

FAST Service - Free Accurate Self Testing

We offer Free Accurate Self Testing (FAST) if you would like to be screened for STIs without a full appointment. Depending on your sexual activity and gender this might include swabs you take yourself, a urine test and blood tests. FAST testing is suitable if: You do not have symptoms You don’t have any concerns you want to discuss with a doctor or nurse You have not been in contact with a sexually transmitted infection (please tell us if you have - we need to see and treat you asap) You don’t need any other tests, such as a pregnancy test. What if I have symptoms or am worried about something? Please call our reception staff on 0800 322 226 or 07 839 8732 for a phone consult or a clinic appointment with one of our doctors or nurses. Do I need to book an appointment for the FAST service? Yes - Please call us to discuss when you’d like to come in for self-testing on 0800 322 226 or 07 839 8732. We will ask you some questions to make sure you have all the right tests done. How much does it cost? Nothing. This is a free service. What can I expect with the FAST service? You will be asked to fill out a form so that we know how to contact you with your results. You will collect your own tests at the clinic. Staff will explain clearly what you need to do. If you need a blood test this will be done by one of our nurses. You will get your test result by text in about 4-5 days. And that’s it. Simple. FAST.

We offer Free Accurate Self Testing (FAST) if you would like to be screened for STIs without a full appointment. Depending on your sexual activity and gender this might include swabs you take yourself, a urine test and blood tests. FAST testing is suitable if:

  1. You do not have symptoms
  2. You don’t have any concerns you want to discuss with a doctor or nurse
  3. You have not been in contact with a sexually transmitted infection (please tell us if you have -  we need to see and treat you asap)
  4. You don’t need any other tests, such as a pregnancy test.

What if I have symptoms or am worried about something?
Please call our reception staff on 0800 322 226 or 07 839 8732 for a phone consult or a clinic appointment with one of our doctors or nurses.

Do I need to book an appointment for the FAST service?
Yes - Please call us to discuss when you’d like to come in for self-testing on 0800 322 226 or 07 839 8732. We will ask you some questions to make sure you have all the right tests done.

How much does it cost?
Nothing. This is a free service.

What can I expect with the FAST service?
You will be asked to fill out a form so that we know how to contact you with your results. You will collect your own tests at the clinic. Staff will explain clearly what you need to do. If you need a blood test this will be done by one of our nurses. You will get your test result by text in about 4-5 days. And that’s it. Simple. FAST.

Public Transport

Buses serving Waikato Hospital include


For bus timetable and route details: 

0800 205 305

www.busit.co.nz

Parking

There is free parking for patients in the car park next to our clinic at 3 Ohaupo Road

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Phone 0800 322 226 or (07) 839 8732 for an appointment

3 Ohaupo Road
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton City
Waikato 3206

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Street Address

3 Ohaupo Road
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton City
Waikato 3206

Postal Address

Waikato Hospital, Private Bag 3200, Hamilton 3240

This page was last updated at 12:18PM on June 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Sexual Health Services | Waikato.