Our services
Sexual health assessment
Screening for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) and treatment of common vaginal infections.
Infections detected
Infections related to STBBIs: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, trichomoniasis, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, C. Facts based on nurse assessment.
Other types of infections
Screening and treatment of vaginosis and vaginitis.
Types of sampling
Oral, vaginal, cervical, anal, urinary and bloody.
Window period
A minimum of 2 weeks must pass after sexual intercourse before you can get tested for an STI. For HPV testing, you can get tested at any time!
If you have a positive result
Depending on the needs:
- Sending a prescription to the pharmacy.
- Treatment at the clinic.
- Referral to a specialist.
Screening linked to prevention
cervical cancer
Sample taken from the cervix to perform a test for detection of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and/or for the Pap test (or Paptest).
Why is an HPV detection test necessary?
According to recent studies, over 99% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Since the fall of 2023, the INESSS (National Institute for Health and Social Services) has updated its recommendations for cervical cancer screening and replaced the Pap test with the HPV test. This test can detect strains of the virus that can develop into cancer.
What is an HPV detection test?
Samples taken from the cervix are analyzed in the laboratory to detect the presence of human papillomavirus that may be oncogenic (develop into cancer).
What is a Paptest?
Cells taken from the cervix are examined in the laboratory under a microscope to detect the presence of cancerous cells. This is also called cervical cytology.
You have a positive HPV result, what happens next?
You will be notified, and a Pap test will automatically be performed on your sample to check for the presence of cancer cells. We will also assess your eligibility for the HPV vaccine.
You have symptoms, what should you do?
Do you have condylomas? No problem: you will be referred to our medical director to confirm the diagnosis and redirect you to a specialist if necessary, then you will be treated in clinic via cryotherapy.
Contraception
Choosing, prescribing and monitoring your method to avoid pregnancy (pill, IUD, implant, etc.).
How does the appointment proceed?
A discussion will take place with the nurse to determine together the contraceptive that best suits you according to your needs, your history and your sexual activities.
Types of contraceptives available
- Pilule
- Timbre
- Anneau vaginal
- Stérilet
- Implant
Is the implantation of the IUD or implant offered free of charge?
IUD and implant implantation is not yet offered but will be very soon. Contact us for more details.
