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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)

Find out more information about STI's and how we can help you to test for them.

STI Home Testing Kits

It may be possible to offer you a home testing kit. Please call the appointment line below.


Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea home testing kits

When you call the receptionist will ask if your partners are male, female or both. This is so that we know what testing kit to send you. 

Window period of 14 days

It is important to remember that there is a testing 'window period' for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea which is 14 days. This means Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea may not be picked up in a test which is taken within 14 days of contracting the infection. It is recommended therefore that you wait for 14 days after a sexual contact that you are concerned about, and then take the test. 


HIV home testing kits

Home testing for HIV is also now available and can be accessed by visiting www.hivtest.scot


Phone us if you have symptoms

If you have painful or distressing symptoms or have been told that you may have been in contact with an infection please call to arrange a telephone consultation with a nurse.  

The Sexual Health appointment line is (01592) 647979 and is open:

  • Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11am and 1.00pm - 4.00pm 
  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday also open from 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Do I have an STI?

Sexual Health Scotland have designed a way to check your symptoms online.

Visit Symptom-o-tron

Download our leaflet about STI's

  • pdf NHS Fife STI Leaflet

More information from Hepatitis Scotland

  • Hepatitis Scotland

More information from Sexual Health Scotland

  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Chlamydia
  • Genital Herpes
  • Genital Warts
  • Gonorrhoea - The Clap
  • HIV
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Pubic Lice - Crabs
  • Syphilis

  • Thrush
  • Trichomonas Infection

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Last Updated: 27 September 2023
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