A very important characteristic of sexually transmitted diseases is the fact that they present similar symptoms, which makes them hard to diagnose. These symptoms include unusual discharge from the vagina or penis, rash or lesions at the area of genitals, pain or burning sensation during sexual intercourse or urination. Equally important is the fact that a single individual there may contract 2-3 sexually transmitted diseases simultaneously. The most important characteristic of these diseases is that often the symptoms might be minor or even inexistent. This means that someone might be infected without knowing it, putting thus in risk, not only themselves but also their sexual partners.

This also means that an individual cannot discern if the other person has a sexually transmitted disease simply by appearance. In the case that a person suspects that they might be infected by a sexually transmitted disease, medical advice must be sought to take the required tests. Usually the test includes the collection of a sample which is analyzed and is used as an aid to diagnose a possible infection and subsequently to be treated appropriately.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse and skin contact.

For women, a cervical specimen is needed

The brush is elastic and adapts to its environment. This makes the product suitable for a broad range of women.
The sampling process is rapid and painless.
It does not create discomfort during sampling. It offers safety, effectiveness and renders the collection of cellular material from the vagina reliable.
The sample is transferred dry and is received for further analysis by the collaborating diagnostic laboratories.
Femiself STD-DNA TEST detects 7 bacteria, 2 viruses and 1 parasite.

Very simply! The only thing you have to do is to book an appointment with your gynecologist. The test is done in the privacy of their office by taking a cervical sample. The sampling procedure is rapid and painless. The special Femiself brush offers safety, efficacy and renders the collection of cervical cellular material reliable.

Preventive control is very important since someone may be infected by a STD without knowing it, because of the lack of symptoms. In many cases, infected individuals do not present any sign or symptom. It is for this reason that many experts utilize the term of sexually transmitted infections (STI) from the moment that there is an infection but without the symptoms indicating that the individual is sick.

The answer depends on the individual’s age, sexual behavior and other risk factors. If there are concerns it is important to be discussed with the physician and specify the tests to be ordered.

There are also the official guidelines for the control of specific STI.
Preventive control for chlamydia and gonorrhea should be annual for all sexually active women of all ages.

The Femiself service collaborates with a chain of contemporary and certified diagnostic centers. The sample is analyzed with state of the art methods.

The results are available within 8 days following the date of the examination. You may choose the method in which you may receive your results by ticking the relevant box next to your preferred method in the requisition form. The results can be sent to you via e-mail either by your physician or directly from the Femiself service. Alternatively, you can be informed over the phone. For any other alternative way you may contact the Femiself service by phone at +30 2106125554 or by sending an e-mail at info@femiself.gr. A colleague will always be available at your service.

Your personal information is absolutely safe. The reason that you are signing the requisition form is to give your consent to run the test. At the back of the form you may read the terms of use of the service as well as the confidentiality statement.

You may find additional information on the test at www.femiself.gr or you may ask your physician or contact our service at our e-mail: info@femiself.gr and by calling us at +30 2106125554.