{"id":10687,"date":"2022-07-26T14:35:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T13:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-test2goco.kinsta.cloud\/?p=10687"},"modified":"2022-09-20T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T12:11:06","slug":"what-is-chlamydia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test2go.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-chlamydia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is chlamydia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10687\" class=\"elementor elementor-10687\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bea4cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5bea4cf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a211224 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a211224\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22fa0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c22fa0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) &#8211; especially amongst people aged 25 or under.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is also one of the easiest STDs to treat and cure. But, many people don&#8217;t realise they have chlamydia as they don&#8217;t get any noticeable\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chlamydia\/symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">symptoms<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If chlamydia is left untreated, it can lead to complications and serious health issues.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia symptoms usually show between one to three weeks into the infection. Most people with chlamydia either don&#8217;t have any signs, or the symptoms are so mild they don&#8217;t realise they have been infected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The symptoms of chlamydia differ between men and women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Men&#8217;s chlamydia symptoms include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">burning or itching in the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body through the penis)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pain when urinating<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pain and swelling in the testicles<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">whitest, cloudy or watery discharge from the penis<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Women&#8217;s chlamydia symptoms include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a change in vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bleeding between periods or after sex<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pain during sex<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pain in the belly or lower back<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pain when urinating<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can also catch chlamydia in other parts of the body, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rectum (back passage) &#8211; chlamydia may cause discomfort and discharge<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Throat &#8211; chlamydia is usually symptom-free<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eyes &#8211; chlamydia can cause discharge (conjunctivitis), pain and redness<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What causes chlamydia?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The chlamydia bacteria are commonly found in the entrance to the womb (the cervix) in women and the urethra (tube where urine comes out) in men. The bacteria can also be found in the eye, throat and rectum.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anyone sexually active can catch chlamydia through sex or contact with infected genital fluids (semen or vaginal fluid).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How is chlamydia passed on?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia is usually passed from one person to another through sexual contact.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can catch chlamydia if you come into contact with the semen or vaginal fluid of someone who is already infected with chlamydia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia is most commonly spread by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">anal or vaginal sex without using a condom<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sharing sex toys that aren&#8217;t covered with a condom or which haven&#8217;t been washed between uses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia can also be spread by giving or receiving oral sex with someone infected. The risk of contracting it can be reduced if you cover the genitals with a condom or an\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/oral-dam-safe-sex-what-is-it_uk_57d96a3ce4b0614ca6bef785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">oral dam\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(latex square that sits over the vagina or anus).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is unclear if chlamydia can be spread by transferring infected semen or vaginal fluid to another person&#8217;s genitals using your fingers or rubbing female genitals together.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What we do know is that you can&#8217;t get chlamydia from:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hugging<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kissing<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sharing a bath or towel<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sharing cups, plates or cutlery<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">swimming pools<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">toilet seats<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How will I know if I have chlamydia?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The only way to know if you have chlamydia is to take a test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should take a chlamydia test if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you or your partner have or think you might have chlamydia symptoms<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you have recently had sex with a new partner without using protection<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you or your partner had sex with other partners without using protection<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">your doctor or nurse tells you that your cervix is inflamed or there is unusual discharge during a vaginal examination<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a sexual partner means you they have a sexually transmitted disease (STD)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you have another STD<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You could test positive for chlamydia even if your partner tests negative. The only way to ensure you don&#8217;t have chlamydia is to test yourself.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you test positive for chlamydia, it may be wise to test for other STDs as you can have\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/test2go.co.uk\/blog\/is-it-possible-to-get-two-stds-at-once\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">more than one STD<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to test for chlamydia<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/test2go.co.uk\/shop\/sexual-health-tests\/chlamydia-test-pcr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">chlamydia test\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">available from Test2Go uses a urine sample for non-invasive sample collection, which can be done in the privacy of your own home. The package contains a complete set of instructions on properly collecting, storing, and returning your sample to the lab. All tests come with a free 24-hour Royal Mail return label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will receive your test result within three working days of your sample arriving back at our laboratory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where can I get a chlamydia test?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As well as buying a private chlamydia test from Test2Go, you can also get tested for chlamydia from\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">your doctor<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a sexual health clinic<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a contraception clinic<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">some pharmacies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are a woman under 25 years old who lives in England, you may be offered a chlamydia test as part of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP). The NCSP aims to identify people without symptoms to reduce the complications of untreated infection. Untreated chlamydia can cause health complications, especially in women, such as ectopic pregnancy and infertility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How is chlamydia treated?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, which are 95% effective if taken according to instructions. Treatment is free through the NHS and the National Chlamydia Screening Programme.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Should I tell my partner if I test positive for chlamydia?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you take a chlamydia test and it comes back positive, then you must tell any sexual partners you have so that they can get tested. This will help prevent them from re-infecting you or passing it on to someone else.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to protect yourself from chlamydia and other STDs<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is possible to get an STD by having sex with someone who currently has an STD, even if they have no symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can take some steps to reduce the risk of catching an STD or passing one on to someone else, and these include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoiding sharing sex toys. 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