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GUM (Genital Urinary Medicine) clinics, often
referred to as "Special", "VD" or "Clap"
clinics, specialise in the treatment of
STIs
(Sexually
Transmitted Infections). They are the best place to
go if you suspect that you've contracted a STI.
You
do not need to be referred to a GUM clinic by your
Doctor or even use your real name when you make an
appointment. You can also arrange an appointment
through the Men4Men SHOP where you can confidentially discuss any
concerns you have before going.
GUM
clinics are usually able to offer you a wide range
of FREE sexual health checks and treatments
including:
-
Detection and
treatment of
STIs
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HIV antibody testing
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Hepatitis B vaccinations
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Medical monitoring
- Care
for HIV positive people
Men4Men SHOP & GUM Clinic in Greenhouse Sauna
Men4Men
SHOP is now working with Luton & Dunstable (L&D GUM)
sexual health services at the popular gay men's
sauna, Greenhouse. The aim of the service is to
allow men to access all the screening expected from
a GUM clinic. Men can choose to have a test from the
throat, rectal or penis for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
We also offer blood testing for Syphilis, HIV, Hep
B, Hep C and a full Hep B vaccination programme. The
service runs on the third Thursday of the month from
5pm to 8pm, with a clinician, Dr Sheila Long and
health advisor, Hayley Lynch, on hand to provide the
tests/vaccinations whilst a Men4Men SHOP member of
staff is available for men to talk to about safer
sex, information on HIV, STI's, Men4Men SHOP
services and encouraging men to test whilst they
have services on hand.
 The
sauna is completely backing the venture with manager
Darren saying - "It's important to me and the owners
of the Greenhouse that the men who visit us feel
that we have their good health as well as their
enjoyment at heart, I want everyone to know that
they can have fun and have a health sex life." One
of the first men who used the Thursday clinic said -
"I very much appreciate what the guys from Men4Men
SHOP and the GUM Staff are doing for us. A big thank
you to you all. You guys are doing a great service
and wish you all the best. If any guys want some
confidential advice or check up, then these guys are
not to be missed."
To
further support the GUM clinic there is free
entry to
those
men who only wish to visit the clinic and not use
other sauna services. The clinic is in a private
room and men can choose how to receive their results
to ensure confidentiality. No appointment is needed,
just turn up at the clinic on third Thursday between
5pm & 8pm.
For more
information about the clinic, advice or any support
around testing contact Men4Men SHOP on (01582)
511034 or L&D GUM on (01582) 560383.
Other GUM clinics:-
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