Questions about STIs

STI (sexually transmitted infections) is a collective term for sexually transmitted diseases and describes a group of infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact. There are many different types of STIs that are transmitted by viruses or bacteria. STIs are transmitted through unprotected sex. Even if they can be treated in most cases, early diagnosis is of great importance in order to avoid possible late effects.

If you are sexually active, you should get tested regularly for STDs to avoid contamination and spread. Even if you change partners, testing makes sense. If you have symptoms such as painful urination, unusual discharge, or genital pain, you should get tested for STDs as a matter of urgency. We also recommend consulting your doctor.

For everyone who has an active and varied sex life with changing partners, regular testing for STI is advisable, especially in the case of:
• symptoms that indicate the presence of an STI
• a confirmed or suspected STI Diagnosis in partners
• a suspected or actually contagious sexual contact of the partner, the partner with third parties
• unprotected sexual contact in connection with sex work
• unprotected sexual contact with people from countries with high STI -Frequency
• regular unprotected sexual contact with several partners, female partners
• beginning of a new partnership

A burning sensation when urinating or pain during sex can indicate an STI infection - however, many sufferers show no symptoms, so that the disease often goes undetected. With our test box, you can conveniently take your sample from home and send it to our medical laboratory. Within a short time you will receive a digital result and information as to whether one of the pathogens mentioned was detected in your sample.

The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is also known colloquially as gonorrhea. It is an infection with the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. According to WHO estimates, more than 87 million people contract this STI every year worldwide. After a short latency period, gonorrhea in women initially leads to rather mild signs of inflammation of the urethra and possibly also of the internal genital organs. However, massive inflammation can also occur which, if left untreated, can lead to infertility. In men, there is usually massive inflammation of the urethra with discharge of purulent discharge. If left untreated, severe discomfort in the genital area and complications, including infertility, can occur. A gonorrhea infection should therefore be treated quickly with appropriate antibiotics.

Mit einem STI-Heimtest kannst du dich selbst auf sexuell übertragbare Infektionen testen – diskret und einfach. Bei einem Heimtest mit Laboranalyse entnimmst du dir lediglich die Proben zuhause und sendest diese für eine professionelle Analyse in unser Labor.
Je nach Auswahl des Produktes wird deine Probe auf folgende Erreger getestet:

STI KOMBI TEST (S): Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium

STI KOMBI TEST (M): Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma uralyticum, Ureaplasma parvum

STI KOMBI TEST (L): Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma uralyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis

Die Probe wird an unser Labor geschickt, das den Urin mithilfe einer PCR-Analyse auf bestimmtes Erreger-Erbgut untersucht. Auch andere Arten von Proben sind möglich, etwa ein Vaginal- oder Rachenabstrich. Alle dafür benötigten Utensilien sind in der Box enthalten; eine detaillierte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung findest du in unserer CoviMedical-App.
Durch die hohe Sensivität des PCR-Verfahrens können bereits kleine Erregermengen erkannt werden. Sobald die Testergebnisse vorliegen, erhältst du eine E-Mail von uns.

Es gibt gute Gründe, einen STI Test durchzuführen: Neben der einfachen, diskreten und schnellen Abwicklung und Durchführung mit unseren CoviMedical Home Tests spricht auch der Schutz der eigenen Gesundheit und die des Partners dafür. Ein Test auf STIs kann helfen, eine Infektion frühzeitig zu erkennen und zu behandeln, was die Ausbreitung der Infektion verhindern und mögliche Komplikationen minimieren kann. STIs sind in den meisten Fällen behandelbar. Eine frühzeitige Diagnose und Behandlung sind jedoch von großer Bedeutung, um mögliche Spätfolgen wie Unfruchtbarkeit zu vermeiden.