Services provided by the Waikato sexual health clinic include:
- diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- HIV prevention medication prescribing (PEP and PrEP)
- pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
- 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
- free condoms.
Providing non-judging, compassionate care is our core value. We know STI- and HIV-related stigma and shame can be harmful. Our aim is to make it easier for you to get help.
We have close links with Waikato Hospital's infectious disease team around the management of HIV patients. We also have a strong focus on support and education of other healthcare providers. This means we sometimes have doctors or nurses attending our clinic for training. We will always ask your permission before allowing them to sit in on your clinic visit.
Our focus is to prioritise appointments for those who need to see us the most. Some people with a sexual health concern may be advised to see their healthcare provider, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa or another service in the first instance.