Take your sexual health into your own hands with the comprehensive STI Pro home test. Check 10 STIs easily from home.
Take control of your sexual health with the STI Pro (10) STD Test. This comprehensive home test covers the 10 most common STIs, including:
- Chlamydia
- gonorrhea
- Trichomonads
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Ureaplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- HIV (screening test*)
- Hepatitis C (screening test*)
- Syphilis (Lues) (screening test*)
Who is the STI Pro useful for?
The STI Pro is ideal for people who want to stay fully informed about their sexual health, who want to act independently and proactively, who are in a new or casual relationship, who have multiple sexual partners or who suspect that they have contracted an STI.
Discreet shipping and easy, painless administration make the procedure stress-free and convenient for you. Your DoctorBox app also provides information about each STI to help you understand the results and take action if necessary.
Simple and painless home test!
When designing the STI Pro, we placed particular emphasis on making the collection of blood and urine samples particularly convenient and easy for you.
An innovative urine collection kit and a dry blood card provide you with the most user-friendly STI home test. The test only takes a few minutes to complete. The result is sent directly to the DoctorBox app and is available in a few days**.
Give your sexual health the attention it deserves and check your status now with the STI Pro from DoctorBox from the comfort of your own home.
* For these infections, only a screening test is carried out without any confirmatory diagnostics. In the case of a "reactive" result, please consult a doctor immediately to have the result confirmed or refuted.
** 72 hours after the sample is received in the laboratory. For a quick result, the sample should be sent on Monday or Tuesday.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect both men and women and can cause a variety of symptoms and effects. It is important to note that not everyone who has an STI will necessarily develop symptoms. Symptoms can also vary in severity from person to person. The symptoms listed below can also be attributed to other health problems. For this reason, it is recommended that you get STI tests done regularly.
1. Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) – symptoms and effects:
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) are a group of bacteria that can cause various infections in the urinary and genital tract. Types D-K in particular are specifically responsible for chlamydia infections in this area. These infections manifest themselves, for example, as inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) or inflammation of the ureter (urethritis) with symptoms such as burning when urinating or discharge.
In men: Typical symptoms in men are pain when urinating and abnormal discharge from the penis. If the infection is left untreated, the bacteria can spread and cause inflammation of the prostate or the internal female reproductive organs, which can ultimately lead to infertility. In addition, so-called swimming pool conjunctivitis can occur, an inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be transmitted through contact with water.
In women: The infection often occurs without any obvious symptoms in women, which is why they can be carriers without realizing it. Such an infection is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, as the unborn child can be harmed. Another form of chlamydia, namely types L1-L3, leads to the sexually transmitted disease "lymphogranuloma inguinale". This disease manifests itself in swollen lymph nodes in the groin area and occurs primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.
2. Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) – symptoms and effects:
The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, which is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, manifests itself in various symptoms and effects that vary depending on gender.
In men: During the acute phase, about 2-7 days after infection, men may experience symptoms such as urethritis. This is characterized by itching, purulent discharge, painful urination and frequent urination. However, some men may not notice any symptoms for up to a month. If the infection is left untreated, there is a risk of inflammation of the prostate in the chronic phase.
In women: In women, the infection can also occur without symptoms, meaning that the disease can remain undetected for a long time. Alternatively, local inflammatory reactions can occur that affect the bladder or female sexual organs such as the ovaries. In the worst case, such inflammations can lead to infertility.
3. Trichomonads (Trichomonas vaginalis) – symptoms and effects:
Trichomonads are microorganisms that cause a sexually transmitted disease. Surprisingly, most people infected with Trichomonas vaginalis remain asymptomatic and the infection can go undetected for years.
In women and men: Trichomoniasis affects both women and men, although symptoms are more common in women. Symptoms can appear within 5 to 28 days after infection. Typical symptoms include pain, burning or itching in the vagina (vaginitis), urethra (urethritis) or penis. There may also be an unpleasant-smelling, thin vaginal discharge. Symptoms in both sexes can be more severe during intercourse and urination.
4. Mycoplasma genitalium – symptoms and effects:
The infection causes inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) in both men and women, which is accompanied by mucous-purulent discharge from the urinary tract and painful urination.
In women: In women, the infection can also cause inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) and the internal genital organs. This inflammation can lead to infertility in the long term.
5. Mycoplasma hominis – symptoms and effects:
Infection with Mycoplasma hominis mainly causes inflammation of the ureter (urethritis). It has also been linked to potential effects on male fertility. In women, it can cause inflammation of the vagina (vaginosis) or cervix (cervicitis).
6. Ureaplasma parvum – symptoms and effects:
In rare cases, Ureaplasma parvum can cause invasive infections of the urinary and genital area. These manifest as inflammation of the ureter (urethritis). However, Ureaplasma parvum has also been found in many healthy men.
7. Ureaplasma urealyticum – symptoms and effects :
An infection with Ureaplasma urealyticum can cause various diseases in the urinary and genital area. These manifest themselves with symptoms that vary depending on gender:
In women: The infection can cause inflammation of the urinary tract (urethritis), bacterial vaginosis and inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) in women.
In men: In men, however, inflammation of the urinary tract (urethritis) or inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis) can occur.
A characteristic symptom associated with this infection is the so-called "fishy" odor, which occurs in both women and men. This odor occurs due to the bacteria's ability to break down urea. Timely detection and appropriate treatment of Ureaplasma urealyticum infections play an essential role in minimizing potential complications and protecting health.
8. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
The acute infection often goes undetected because it causes no symptoms or non-specific flu-like symptoms in both men and women. If left untreated, a silent phase of the disease lasts for years. This later develops into the symptomatic stage of AIDS, which manifests itself as a severe impairment of the immune system in both men and women. The resulting infections can affect various organs.
9. Hepatitis C
During the initial infection, both men and women often have mild or no symptoms for 4 – 12 weeks after infection.
Occasionally, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, abdominal pain and yellow skin may occur. The virus remains in the liver of most people who are initially infected and later leads to a chronic infection that usually does not cause any significant symptoms. Over many years, however, it can lead to liver disease and, as a complication, to cirrhosis, in which the liver gradually loses its function.
10. Syphilis
About 2-3 weeks after infection with syphilis, both men and women may experience swelling of the lymph nodes in the genital area. This is often accompanied by painless lesions of the mucous membranes of the genitals, which usually heal on their own.
During vaginal intercourse, these injuries can occur on the penis, labia, or vagina. During oral sex, mucous membrane injuries in the mouth or throat are possible, while during anal sex, the rectum may be affected. In later stages of the infection, a rash may appear on the hands and feet. If the infection is left untreated, it can stay in the body for years and damage all organs.
Such an infection is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm to the unborn child.
After your sample has been evaluated in the medical laboratory, you will receive your individual results in digital form via the DoctorBox app.
The results are presented clearly and the additional information is formulated in a way that is understandable even for laypeople. There is additional information on each STI.
You will also receive a report in the form of a PDF, which you can easily and conveniently download.
There are several arguments in favor of taking the STI Pro. The STI Pro tests your urine and blood sample for 10 common STIs:
- Discretion: The STI Pro offers you the opportunity to check your sexual health in a private environment. In addition, the home test does not require you to answer any uncomfortable and sensitive questions.
- Convenience: The STI Pro can be ordered online and will be delivered directly and discreetly to your home. You can perform the sampling from the comfort of your own home without having to make an appointment.
- Early detection: Most STIs can cause serious health problems if left untreated. The STI Pro can help detect STIs early, before serious complications arise.
- Protect your partner/sexual environment: If you suspect that you have contracted an STI, the STI Pro can provide clarity. You will receive your test result within a few days and have clarity. Protect yourself and your partner. Regular and early testing can help reduce the spread of STIs in the population as a whole.
Important: If the test result is positive, please consult a doctor for further clarification and diagnosis.
The STI Pro tests for the following 10 sexually transmitted diseases using a urine and blood sample:
1. Gonorrhea
2. Chlamydia
3. Trichomonads
4. Mycoplasma genitalium
5. Mycoplasma hominis
6. Ureaplasma parvum
7. Ureaplasma urealyticum
8. HIV (screening test)
9. Hepatitis C (screening test)
10. Syphilis (Lues) (screening test)
The STI Pro sampling kit is a simple and convenient combination test (urine and blood sample) for at home. We have integrated a user-friendly urine and blood sampling kit that allows easy sampling regardless of gender. You then send the samples to our specialist laboratory in the enclosed protective and shipping bag.
The laboratory checks your sample material using PCR and screening tests for: gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonads, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis (lues). After three to seven days, you will receive your result in your DoctorBox app.
Note: Pay attention to the timing when taking the sample. If you have been infected with an STI, it usually takes up to 3-6 weeks for the pathogens to be detectable in the urine or blood. This period is called the incubation period. If you have an acute suspicion that you have been infected through sexual intercourse (risky contact), please see a doctor immediately for further clarification.
With STI Pro you send in a urine and a blood sample.
PCR diagnostics are used for the urine sample, a rapid and highly sensitive laboratory procedure for the detection of chlamydia and gonorrhea (clap), trichomonads, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum.
The blood sample is required to detect HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C. Screening tests are used for all three infections. These are diagnostic tests that aim to identify all people who are affected by a certain disease or who have certain characteristics (e.g. antibodies) with a relatively short time and material outlay.
Screening tests have a high sensitivity but a relatively low specificity. This means that some people will inevitably test false positive. Therefore, a positive screening test is usually followed by a confirmatory test that has a high specificity.
Important: No confirmatory diagnostics are carried out as part of the STI Pro. In the event of a positive or reactive screening test, please consult a registered doctor to have the result confirmed or refuted.
If your test result is positive, you have the option of booking a video consultation via DoctorBox to get a suitable antibiotic prescribed. This offer only applies to the following infections:
- Chlamydia
- gonorrhea
- Trichomonads
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Ureplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
The booking tool for the video consultation appears directly below your positive result in the app. You can find a detailed description of the process in the widget.
You can find the instructions for use here.
Here's how it works
carry out sampling
Before you start sampling, please read the enclosed instructions for use carefully.
Scan barcode
Scan the included barcode in the DoctorBox app!
send samples
Pack your sample as instructed. Bring the prepaid envelope to the post office the same day.
your finding
After the laboratory analysis, your test result is sent to your DoctorBox app, your health account. You can see the current status there at any time.