Sexual health consultations via telehealth
Sexual health can be a sensitive topic to discuss, and many people find it easier to speak with a doctor from the privacy of their own home. NewDoc offers bulk billed telehealth consultations with qualified GPs who can help with STI testing and treatment, contraception, and general sexual health concerns.
Your consultation is conducted via video or phone call with an AHPRA-registered GP. The conversation is completely confidential and bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients.
STI testing and treatment
If you are concerned about a sexually transmitted infection, your NewDoc GP can discuss your symptoms and risk factors and issue a pathology referral for appropriate testing. Common tests include screening for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
After your telehealth consultation, you visit a local pathology collection centre to provide samples. Results are sent to your GP, who will contact you to discuss the results and arrange any treatment needed. If treatment is required, your GP can prescribe medication sent as an eScript directly to your phone.
Regular STI screening is recommended for sexually active individuals, even if you have no symptoms. Many STIs can be present without noticeable symptoms, and early detection leads to more effective treatment.
Contraception
Your NewDoc GP can discuss contraception options and prescribe suitable methods via telehealth. This includes the combined oral contraceptive pill, the progesterone-only pill (mini pill), and other contraceptive medications. Prescriptions are sent as eScripts to your phone at no extra charge as part of your bulk billed consultation.
For contraceptive methods that require in-person fitting or insertion (such as IUDs or implants), your GP can provide a referral to an appropriate clinic or specialist.
Common sexual health concerns managed via telehealth
A sexual health telehealth consultation can cover a broad range of concerns. Your GP may be able to assist with STI testing referrals, contraception advice, recurring urinary tract infections, thrush, erectile dysfunction, and general reproductive health questions. Where appropriate, your GP can issue prescriptions, blood test referrals, or a specialist referral for further investigation.
For conditions that require ongoing management, your online GP in Australia can help coordinate follow-up care. This may include repeat prescriptions for established treatments, monitoring pathology results over time, or referrals to a sexual health clinic for in-person procedures. Bulk billed telehealth through NewDoc means you can access this support without an out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients.
Not every concern requires a face-to-face appointment. Many sexual health matters can be appropriately assessed and managed via a confidential telehealth appointment with an AHPRA-registered GP, and your doctor will let you know if an in-person visit is recommended.
Privacy and confidentiality
All NewDoc consultations are strictly confidential and protected under the Australian Privacy Principles. No information about your sexual health consultation is shared with anyone without your explicit consent. Your medical records are stored securely and accessible only to your treating GP.
For many people, discussing sexual health in a traditional clinic setting can feel uncomfortable. A sexual health clinic online through NewDoc removes the waiting room entirely. You speak to your GP from home or any private location, with no risk of running into someone you know at a physical practice.
Our GPs are experienced in providing non-judgemental, professional care for all sexual health concerns. Whether you need STI testing, contraception advice, or support with a sensitive issue, your bulk billed telehealth consultation is a private and convenient way to access the care you need.