How is Chlamydia diagnosed?
A chlamydia test usually involves a urine sample, or sometimes a swab (of the vagina or urethra). Other tests may be recommended if you have had anal or oral sex. There are a number of other STIs you may wish to be checked for that may involve additional tests. When infection is highly suspected, treatment for Chlam…
What about contact tracing for Chlamydia?
If you’ve tested positive for chlamydia, you should let your recent sexual partners know so they can be treated. They may have silent infection but no symptoms of chlamydia, so they may be completely unaware. You can do this anonymously if needs be, via if you feel unable to tell them in person.
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?
Chlamydia often causes no symptoms- that means you can be infected but not show any obvious signs. If symptoms occur in women, they may include: * Vaginal discharge * Pain or burning when passing urine * Vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods. In particular, bleeding after sex * Pain or discomfort in th…
