Sexual Health Checks
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Everyone has the right to checks.
Your doctor can tell you what checks you need.
You can see your doctor or a sexual health clinic for an STI check. You can withdraw your and stop the examination at any time.
It is recommended that people with a get a cervical check. Most people with a vagina have a . A cervical screen is what doctors do to check your . This tests for a virus that could lead to cancer. If you have had sex or your genitals have touched someone else’s genitals you can choose to have a cervical check.
Cervical checks are recommended
every 5 years from when you are
25 years of age.
There is a vaccine that can protect
you from this virus. You can ask
your doctor about this.
Anyone at any age can request a bowel check. People 50 years of age and older are invited to have a bowel cancer check. A bowel screening kit is what doctors use to do a bowel check. This checks for small amounts of blood that could mean there is a problem in your bowel.
People with a prostate 40 years of age and older are invited to have a prostate check. A doctor will check if the prostate has gotten larger or has any lumps that need to be tested
If you are under 40 years of age and would like a prostate
check, tell a trusted person or ask your health professional.
It is recommended that people with testicles check if there are any changes or lumps. This is to help find and treat problems early. You can talk to your doctor about any changes you notice or ask them to check for you.
If you would like your testicles checked, tell a trusted person or ask your health professional.
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