Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK. It is transmitted by having unprotected sex. If it is identified early, it can normally be completely treated with antibiotics.
If left untreated, chlamydia can have serious consequences for your health. In women, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix), blocked fallopian tubes, swollen glands and ultimately infertility. In men, it can cause urethritis, epididymitis and reactive arthritis.
If you think you may have put yourself at risk, we recommend you get tested for this and other STI’s as quickly as possible, limiting the risk of complications. Nu Health perform these tests quickly, professionally and confidentially making it as stress free as possible.
Signs and Symptoms
Most people who have chlamydia have no symptoms at all.
Symptoms for Women
Symptoms can include:
•Pain when passing water
•Irregular or heavier bleeding
•Pain and/ or bleeding during or after sex
•Unusual vaginal discharge
•Abdominal pain
Symptoms for Men
Symptoms can include:
•Pain when passing water
•Pain in the testicles
•White or cloudy discharge from the penis
Diagnosis
The only way to know if you have chlamydia is to have a test. At Nu Health, we offer a simple urine test to check for chlamydia or a swab test if checking for other infections at the same time (recommended).
Treatment
If caught early enough, chlamydia can normally be treated with antibiotics.
Confidentiality
All procedures at Nu Health are completely confidential. For continuation of care, we will automatically let your GP know about any consultations, tests, results, referrals or advice given. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know and we will not disclose the above.
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