"Sexual health Fife"

I phoned Sexual Health Fife yesterday really concerned as I had developed blisters and sores on my genitals. After speaking to someone on the phone, I was left feeling very distressed and unheard until Susan phoned me back today. After we spoke on the phone, she told me I had all the classic symptoms of herpes and squeezed me in for an emergency appointment an hour and a half later, as she knew I was in pain and felt I deserved to be seen asap, as she could tell I was distressed.

I had to drive a little bit further than my local clinic (20 mins rather than 13) but it was totally worth the extra drive! When I got to the clinic I received excellent care and she made me feel so at ease, she chatted me through the entire process and assured me that I didn’t need to worry (I was convinced I was going to die) and gave me antibiotics and numbing gel so I could pee comfortably while the sores heal.

She also arranged for me to get a home testing kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea delivered next week as I was in too much pain to be tested today, and really wanted to be tested for my peace of mind. Susan also gave me a contact number in case I needed anything until she calls me next weeks with the results.

Thank you so much, Susan! I feel so much better now. Still sore but definitely on the right path!!