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What to do
Get Tested!
Chlamydia tests are often taken by using a pee sample.
You will either arrange to come in to find out the results or you may able to get them by text or another way.
If the result finds you have chlamydia then you will have to take some antibiotics for a week to clear it up.
Signs and Symptoms
What to look out for
Most women who are infected with chlamydia will have no symptoms but some may notice:
- A change in the normal discharge from the vagina
- More frequent or painful peeing
- Pain during sex
- Bleeding between periods or irregular periods
Men are more likely to notice symptoms, but some may have no symptoms at all. Those with symptoms may have:
- Discharge from the penis
- Pain or burning when peeing
Chlamydia
An STI
Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There often aren't any symptoms, but if left untreated it can lead to infertility.
Getting it
You can get chlamydia in the following ways:
- Penetrative sex (where the penis enters the vagina or anus)
- Oral sex (from mouth to the genitals or genitals to the mouth)
- Mother to baby during birth
- Occasionally by transferring the infection on fingers from the genitals to the eyes
