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Monitor your sexual health for 7 common sexually transmitted infections discreetly

STD Test - Male

An at-home self-collection kit to discreetly screen 7 commonly acquired STIs in men that present no noticeable symptoms and require annual testing. When left undetected or untreated, these conditions pave the way to serious health complications

Sample Type : Urine
Collection Type : Self

Results : 3 Days
Infections Tested : 7 (RT-PCR)

₹8,500.00

What's tested?

This test uses advanced technologies to screen for common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affecting men before the onset of related health complications. It helps to rule out the possibility of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV 1, HSV 2, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Trichomoniasis infection using real-time PCR technology in the genital or urinary tract

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, common among young sexually active individuals between 15-24 years of age. It spreads through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected individual and often shows no symptoms. Undetected or untreated Chlamydia can lead to fever, pelvic pain, and increased risk of infertility as well as HIV. However, it is curable if detected at an initial stage.

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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is also prevalent among young sexually active individuals between 15-24 years of age. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and targets your throat, genitals, and rectum. Like most STDs, it spreads through sexual contact with an infected individual. If not treated on time, it can lead to epididymitis, with an increased risk of infertility and HIV.

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Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It starts as a painless sore around the penis, rectum, or mouth and advances in 4 stages - primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Each stage presents different symptoms that eventually lead to life-threatening complications like organ failure and increased risk for HIV. Syphilis is easily curable, given the treatment starts at the right time.

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HSV 1

HSV 1, commonly known as oral herpes, is caused due to infection with Herpes Simplex Virus. A highly contagious and more prevalent form of herpes, HSV 1 spreads via oral-to-oral contact. However, it can also lead to genital herpes through oral sex with infected males or females. Common symptoms include pain, itching, burning & appearance of painful blisters around the mouth/penis. There is no cure for HSV 1, but medication can control outbreaks and infections in other body parts

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HSV 2

HSV 2, or genital herpes, is less common than HSV 1 but equally widespread. Also caused due to infection with Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV 2 spreads exclusively through sexual contact. Symptoms can manifest between days to years and, in some cases, may go completely unnoticed. Infection with HSV 2 can cause pain, itching, burning & formation of painful blisters around the genital area. Like HSV 1, HSV 2 has no cure, but medication can control outbreaks and infections in other body parts.

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Mycoplasma genitalium

Another bacterial infection on our list is Mycoplasma genitalium. Like others, this sexually transmitted disease also spreads through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with infected individuals. Mycoplasma genitalium is not always symptomatic; therefore, it may easily go undetected or untreated. A man infected with this infection may experience watery discharge from the penis and a burning or stinging pain while urinating. Mycoplasma genitalium is curable, but if not treated on time can lead to urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).

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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. 70% of infected men rarely present symptoms. Therefore, they can easily pass it on to their partners through vaginal sex. In a few cases where symptoms appear, a man can experience itching & irritation around the penis, a burning sensation after ejaculation or urination, and watery discharge. Trichomoniasis is curable, but when left undetected or untreated, increases your risk for HIV.

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Is this Right for Me?

6% of the adult Indian population suffers from one or more sexually transmitted diseases/infections. And with the population expanding at a staggering rate, STDs might become the next big health challenge for India

STDs Are Widespread

According to WHO, 1 million people acquire an STI every day! And this number goes up to 374 million/year for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Trichomoniasis. But the surprising part is that the majority will never know!

STDs often show no noticeable symptoms and go undetected or untreated. The only way to rule out its possibility is through regular testing and screening.

CDC recommends every sexually active individual undergo a screening test for STDs at least once a year!

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Decode Your Symptoms

The majority of symptoms in males infected with STDs never appear. But when they show up, these symptoms tend to overlap and point toward more than one infection.

Therefore, a screening test can help you get definite answers about your sexual health & well-being, especially if you are experiencing:
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Unusual penile discharge
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Itching/soreness/bleeding around the anus
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Itching/redness/sores/warts around the genital area
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Painful ejaculation/urination
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Blisters or sores in/around the mouth
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Abdominal pain

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Proactive Testing Approach

STDs are curable, treatable, or at least manageable when detected on time. But when neglected, the consequences are far worse than the symptoms!

When not detected and treated on time, STDs directly impact your sexual and reproductive health causing infertility, PIDs (pelvic inflammatory diseases), and life-threatening complications like organ failure or HIV.

So if you practice unprotected sex, have multiple sex partners, or just became sexually active, tracking your sexual health for possible STDs is necessary!

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Results & Recommendations

STD-male test offers insights into your sexual health & well-being by helping you to understand whether you have been infected with Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV 1 & 2, Mycoplasma Genitalium or Trichomoniasis

Negative Result

A negative test indicates no infection at the time of the test. However, it is crucial to ensure your sexual well-being no matter how healthy you feel and take the test yearly as recommended by CDC. Most STDs are curable when detected on time, making regular screening a must!

Positive Result

A positive test indicates the presence of active infection. Most STDs are curable with timely treatment. If left untreated, these infections can lead to various health issues such as PID, Infertility, organ failure etc.

What's Next?

If your results are positive, you can:

Speak to our Health Expert: Get in touch with our in-house Health Expert to get guidance on possible treatment and the best way forward.

Treatment: Most STDs are curable, given the treatment starts on time. Consult your physician to get guidance on appropriate treatment for your condition.

Repeat Testing: Take a test again once you have completed the course of your treatment.

Partner Testing: Your partner(s) should get tested and treated for STDs in order to avoid reinfection.

What to Expect From the Test?

Detection of 7 STDs covered in the panel

Insight into the sexual health status

Recommendations to guide you further

What Not to Expect From the Test?

Diagnosis of related health complications

Insights on severity of the symptoms

Infertility status and other related details

Insights on STDs not covered in the panel
Collection Process
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  Collect
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  Fill Form
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  Dispatch

How Does It Work?

Order Your Test Online

Order your kit online

Sample Collection

Collect your sample from the comfort of your home and mail it to our certified lab with prepaid shipping

Receive Digital Results

Within 3 days you'll receive expert-reviewed results with useful insights on your personalised dashboard

Follow Up

Schedule a virtual consultation with our medical experts to understand your results better

Digital Results - Your Smart Report

Customised Dashboard Experience:

Along with an interactive and user-friendly experience, we also offer you complete test insights in the form of smart reports

SMART Reports:

Empowering you with the right information, our SMART reports are:

Expert-reviewed
Easy to understand
Reliable
Customised recommendations

Personalized recommendations:

We want you to understand the logic and science behind what we do. Your report goes beyond the numbers ad is crafted in a way to help you visualize and comprehend the why, what, and how, as well as the next steps

Advice from experts:

We understand the importance of expert advice at the right time. That is why we don't just share your results and leave it at that. Our in-house team of medical experts interprets any out-of-range results and offers tailored advice

Why Choose LifeCell?

NABL & CAP Certified

Our labs are NABL and CAP certified. This means they have to meet high testing standards and submit themselves to regular inspections

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your privacy is our priority. We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure your data is stored securely, and under no circumstance do we ever sell your data

Experts Reviewed Results

All our tests are medically reviewed and approved by our certified medical experts

RT-PCR Technology

RT-PCR-based detection verifies an active STI infection by detecting the DNA from the clinical specimens, unlike serological methods that target antibodies

Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Wish To Know More?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections spread from an infected individual to their sexual partner during oral, vaginal, and anal sex or through any other form of sexual activity. STDs or STIs are usually symptomless and go undetected, paving the way for severe long-term and life-threatening complications. Some of these infections are curable when detected early, including chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Other STIs like genital or oral herpes can't be cured, but their symptoms can be managed/controlled with medication.

STIs or sexually transmitted infections occur when sexually transmitted micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, and several other microbes enter an individual's body and start to multiply. Whereas STDs or sexually transmitted diseases occur as a result of STIs as the symptoms start to show up. Both terms are used interchangeably, except when we talk about screening, where using STI is an accurate choice.

Sexually transmitted diseases are widespread. According to WHO, nearly 1 million people acquire a sexually transmitted infection every day! And this number goes up to 374 million per year for common STDs/STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.

Although most sexually transmitted infections never show any symptoms, there are a few cases where they show up. Sexually active men should watch out for signs or symptoms that are indicative of a possible infection, including:
- Unusual penile discharge
- Itching/soreness/bleeding around the anus
- Itching/redness/sores/warts around the genital area
- Painful ejaculation/urination
- Blisters or sores in/around the mouth
- Abdominal pain

Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted from one person to another through oral, vaginal, or anal sex.

If neglected and left undetected for a long time, sexually transmitted infections can have serious effects on a man’s reproductive and sexual health, leading to the complications like:
-Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
-Infertility
-Chronic pelvic pain
-Urethritis or inflammation of the urethra
-Increased risk for HIV and much more!

Any sexually active person is at risk for developing a sexually transmitted infection. However, the risk is always higher for individuals with multiple sexual partners or those who practice unprotected sex.

STI Testing can be an extremely personal and sensitive topic for anyone to discuss. Therefore, there's a high chance that people around you are getting tested without mentioning it to you. It is always a good idea to not let external factors or opinions dictate the course of your sexual health and to get tested regularly.

Yes. You or your partner can have an untreated or undiagnosed STI even if you have been in a long-term monogamous relationship. Sometimes, symptoms can even take years before they finally appear.

Definitely! Any individual who is sexually active can and should take the STD-male test.

In the majority of cases, sexually transmitted infections remain symptomless. Therefore, any sexually active person should not rely on symptoms to indicate infection with a possible STD/STI. Bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, yeast infection, etc., are curable. Whereas infection with HSV 1 or HSV 2 can't be eliminated completely.

The test uses advanced technologies to screen for common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affecting men before the onset of related health complications. It helps to rule out the possibility of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV 1, HSV 2, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Trichomoniasis infection using PCR technology in the genital or urinary tract

Studies suggest that 6% of the adult population in India has an active STI infection at any given point in time. And in most cases, symptoms never show up! Therefore, the probability of any sexually active individual contracting an STI remains high. The only way to rule out the possibility of an STI is through regular screening.

As per CDC (Center for disease control), every sexually active individual should get tested for STDs/STIs regularly.
• All sexually active men should get tested for Gonorrhea & Chlamydia at least once a year.
• People with multiple or anonymous partners should get tested every 3 to 6 months.

If you order this at-home testing kit, your sample will arrive at LifeCell laboratories for processing. LifeCell is a CAP and NABL-accredited lab in India. Our screening would evaluate the sample processing at its highest level of accreditations.

Serological methods aren't a reliable way to screen for an active STI infection as they detect antibodies to confirm the same, which may be present due to previous exposure highlighting a previous exposure to the infection. Our advanced STD-Male kit uses RT-PCR-based detection to verify an active infection by detecting the DNA from the clinical specimens, making the results reliable and accurate!

Yes, the expiration date of the kit is marked on the box and it may vary for each kit.

The kit will be delivered in plain, discreet packaging and will not mention what's inside. You will also receive a similar plain and discreet return shipping bag to maintain complete privacy.

Yes, it is always a good idea for couples to test themselves for sexually transmitted infections simultaneously, avoiding the chances of possible reinfection. However, this kit can only screen or test one male at a time. If your partner wishes to get tested, they can order an STD-Male or STD-Female kit separately.

Click here to watch our sample collection video and learn how to collect a urine sample from the comfort of your home.

After the sample collection, pack the collection tube in a biohazard bag and then place it inside the kit box. You can keep the kit containing the sample at room temperature. The next step is to log in to your dashboard and schedule an at-home sample pick-up. You can arrange a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.

Since weekend shipping is not operated by our logistics partner, the sample will take more time to reach us. Hence we suggest that you plan your collection between Monday through Friday.

If you are unable to collect your sample on the day your kit arrives, ensure to store it at room temperature. We recommend you keep it in a place that doesn't escape your sight so that you remember to collect your sample timely. As soon as you collect your sample, make a dispatch request and continue to keep the kit at room temperature.

Yes, LifeCell provides you with a sample pick-up service. Login to your dashboard and schedule an at-home sample pick-up once you have successfully collected your sample. You can also arrange a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.

You will receive your STD Test - Male report within 3 working days after the sample reaches the lab.

You can access and download your STD Test - Male report anytime & anywhere by logging in to your dashboard using your credentials.

Apart from LifeCell, no one will have access to your results. Only you can access your personalized dashboard and view or download your report.

The STD-male test covers a panel of 8 commonly contracted sexually transmitted diseases in men. It offers insights into your sexual health & well-being by helping you to understand whether you have been infected with Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV 1 & 2, Mycoplasma Genitalium or Trichomoniasis

Positive Result: A positive test indicates the presence of active infection. Most STDs are curable with timely treatment. If left untreated, these infections can lead to various health issues such as PID, Infertility, organ failure, etc.

Negative Result: A negative test indicates no infection at the time of the test. However, it is crucial to ensure your sexual well-being no matter how healthy you feel and take the test yearly as recommended by CDC. Most STDs are curable when detected on time, making regular screening a must!

If your results are positive, you can:
• Get in touch with our in-house Health Expert to get guidance on possible treatment and the best way forward.
• Consult your physician to get guidance on appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Take a test again once you have completed the course of your treatment.
• Get your partner tested and treated for STDs in order to avoid reinfection.

Reinfection after treatment is possible for anyone who comes into sexual contact with an infected person. Ensure that your partner is also tested and treated for possible infections simultaneously. As per CDC, you and your partner should take a retest 3 months following a positive diagnosis to reduce the chances of reinfection.