services we offer:

management and advice on STIs

sexual health checks
management of syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas and mycoplasma genitalium infections
male urethritis

questions about HPV answered
correct and up to date advice on how you get it, how it is passed on, treatment options and what happens in the future
how it is related to smear results, colposcopy, treatment to the cervix
correct and up to date advice on how HPV affects males, vaccination for males and head & neck cancers
advice relating to the HPV vaccine

confirmation of the diagnosis of genital herpes
correct and up to date advice on how you get it, how it is passed on, treatment options, what happens in the future
management for recurrent genital herpes

come and see us if you have discharge that is recurring or have had previous treatment that has not helped
specialist laboratory investigation, treatment options and followup
discharge in females can be 'normal' (i.e. physiological) or it can be related to other causes. Discharge in males is not normal.

come and see us if you have recurrent thrush, 'negative' test results or have had previous treatment that has not helped
we provide specialist laboratory testing for candida, confirmation of the diagnosis of recurrent candidiasis
specialist management which often involves a 6 month course of antifungal medication (6 months) and a specific skin care routine
correct and up to date advice on diets, alternative medicines, partner treatment

BV is caused by an imbalance of the normal vaginal flora, causing an increase in vaginal discharge an unpleasant odour
BV will often get better (and recur) by itself. BV does not require treatment if you have no symptoms
treatment is usually with antibiotics called Metronidazole, taken for 7 days
if BV is recurrent, this can cause problems with ongoing discharge and odour
treatment of recurrent BV can be frustrating but there are treatment options that we can offer you

we have extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of specific skin conditions that affect the genital skin; such as chronic dermatitis, lichen sclerosus, psoriasis and lichen planus
these require specialist diagnosis and management

vulvodynia is the term used to describe the sensation of burning and soreness of the vulva in the absence of any obvious skin condition or infection
pain commonly occurs during sexual intercourse or when using tampons. Pain can also be present all the time
although the cause is unknown, chronic inflammation from frequent thrush infections, hormonal changes, poor sexual arousal or chronic skin conditions can be a trigger for vulvodynia to occur
pain with penetration of the vagina will often result in tight pelvic muscles which contribute to the pain
it is important to see a specialist who is experienced at assessing and managing this condition
there are many different treatments available and management is tailored to suit the individual. A combined approach usually works best and these include creams applied to the vulval area, referral to specialist physiotherapy, counselling or pain medication
most women are very relieved just knowing that the pain is real and has a name

Treatment for children under 15 years of age
Psychotherapy / counselling for sexual problems but we can do a medical assessment for you and refer you to an appropriate therapist
Management of erectile dysfunction
Sexual assault/abuse service. If you are worried about this, the best people to contact are Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP on 09 623 1700.