Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection among young people as well as older people in the UK. This bacterial micro organism responsible is: Chlamydia trachomatis and is usually spread from the semenal or vaginal fluids of infected men and women.
Most people with Chlamydia rarely have any symptoms however you might still have the infection and pass it on to others. Symptoms usually develop within 1-3 weeks after the initial contact. However the symptoms but can take longer to appear.
Symptoms of Chlamydia
- Burning or pain on urination.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Lower abdominal pain.
- Abnormal vaginal discharge that smells.
- Bleeding in between menstrual periods.
- Pus or watery discharge from the penis.
- Swollen or tender testicles.
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Causes of chlaymdia
- Unprotected anal, oral or vaginal sexual intercourse with an infected person./li>
- Your genitals are in close contact with a partner who has the infection.
- Sharing sex toys.
What we will do next
Our experienced sexual health team can help you get tested or treated for Chlamydia accurately and quickly. You may call us today to discuss about any of your sexual health problems.
FAQs on Chlamydia
Testing for Chlamydia is simple, quick, and in the main, painless. A sample of cells are taken either by swabbing your genital area with a cotton bud or by taking a sample of urine in a container which are sent off for culture and sensitivity to a laboratory. Please make sure you have a full bladder i.e. refrain from passing urine for at least 2 hours prior to your appointment to get the most accurate result.
The test will provide accurate results if you wait for 2 weeks after you may get infected. If you notice any symptoms or your partner has already been diagnosed, it is essential to get tested soon. Those who are below 25 are at higher risk of infection and so testing is necessary either once a year or each time you have sex with a new partner.
You will get your results within 24 hours or on the next working day.
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