Sexual health — Waikato
The Waikato sexual health clinic is a free-to-all and confidential specialist service for people living in the Waikato.
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Contact us
To contact the Waikato sexual health clinic:
- phone (freephone): 0800 322 226
- phone: 07 839 8732
- Facebook: facebook.com/HamiltonSHC (external link)
Where to find us
The Waikato sexual health clinic is located at:
3 Ohaupo Road
Hamilton 3204
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4pm
- Wednesday, 7:15am to 11:45am
Bookings are required.
Services we provide
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.
Self testing
We offer free accurate self testing (FAST) if you would like to be screened for STIs without a full appointment.
Depending on your sexual activity and gender this might include:
- swabs you take yourself
- a urine test
- blood tests.
Self testing is suitable if:
- you do not have symptoms
- you do not have any concerns you want to discuss with a doctor or nurse
- you have not been in contact with a sexually transmitted infection (tell us if you have — we need to treat you as soon as possible)
- you do not need any other tests, such as a pregnancy test.
What to expect with our self testing service
- You will be asked to fill out a form so we can contact you with your results.
- You will collect your tests from the clinic.
- Staff will explain clearly what you need to do.
- If you need a blood test, this will be done by one of our nurses.
- You will get your test result by text in about 4 to 5 days.