Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which can affect genders. It can be found in the genitals, anus, throat or eyes. It is spread through unprotected sex, while using a condom can reduce the risk.

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in men?

• Discharge from penis • Burning sensation on urination • Possible swelling of scrotum • Painful joints if left untreated

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in women?

• Abnormal vaginal discharge • Bleeding between periods • Burning sensation on urination • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease >> Lower abdominal pains, vaginal discharge and fever. • This can affect fertility if left untreated. • Painful joints if left untreated

How common is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the UK, with over 200000 cases reported in England in 2015

Is Chlamydia more common in men or women?

There are more diagnoses of women than men in England, but this is thought to be due to higher testing rates amongst women.

Does chlamydia cause symptoms?

In most cases, chlamydia is asymptomatic, which means it causes no symptoms. This is why it is important to be tested.

What is the treatment for Chlamydia?

The treatment for chlamydia is an antibiotic, Azithromycin as a single dose or Doxycyline as a one week course.

How long does Chlamydia treatment take to work?

It can take chlamydia treatment up to one week to be effective, after which you should notice the symptoms will go. You should avoid having sex during this time, as you may still be contagious. If you do have sex within one week of taking the treatment, you should use a condom to protect your partner.

Can I be reinfected with Chlamydia?

Chlamydia does not usually come back, however it is possible to be reinfected if you have unprotected sex. It’s important that your partner is tested and treated too, to avoid passing the infection back to you.

What is the best antibiotic for chlamydia?

The best antibitoics to treat chlamydia are doxycycline or azithromycin. These treatments are both highly effective in treating Chlamydia.

Can Chlamydia come back on its own?

Once successfully treated, Chlamydia will only come back if you have unprotected sex with someone infected with Chlamydia.

How long does it take to get rid of chlamydia with azithromycin?

After treatment with Azithromycing, you should be rid of chlamydia after seven days. If you have sex before this, you should use protection.

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As well as in England, we now offer prescription delivery to patients in Scotland. The prescription process is a little slower than in England, as paper prescriptions are still required in Scotland. However, if you are in an area where you may be paying for delivery, or have long waiting lists for compliance aids, we can help! Delivery is free for all patients, and we also offer compliance aids, such as blister packs to patients who have 4 or more medications. You can read more about the Scottish NHS prescription service.

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Order Antibiotics For Chlamydia Online

You can order chlamydia treatment online from our UK registered online doctor and pharmacy service. If you have been diagnosed with chlamydia already by a doctor, clinic or with the Clamelle Chlamydia Test, just fill in our online assessment, and we can assess your suitability for treatment with an antibiotic. Once the online consultation process is complete, our pharmacy can dispense your prescription and deliver to your treatment to you.

If you have not yet been diagnosed, you can buy a testing kit for chlamydia which you can use to test for the STI. If you have tested positive, just come back to us, and fill in the assessment, so the doctor can prescribe antibiotics where appropriate.

The first choice antibiotic for chlamydia treatment in men and women is Azithromycin. Azithromycin for chlamydia comes as a 250mg tablet. You will receive 4 x 250mg tablets, which are to be taken as a single dose (i.e all four tablets at once). This is your single dose chlamydia treatment.

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Further Information

Overview

About Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STI). It is currently the most common STI in the UK and is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (the bacterial name). Chlamydia is sometimes a symptomless STI, and so people can have the chlamydia infection and not know it. In 2012, more than 200,000 people tested positive for the infection according to the NHS statistics. Of these 200,000, the vast majority were under 25 (64%).

Fortunately, you can order chlamydia treatment online, as it is easily treated with antibiotics. However prevention is always better than cure, and use of a condom prevents transmission of chlamydia.

Unlike genital herpes, where the virus remains with you for life, chlamydia is curable with antibiotics which kill off the bacterial infection which causes the infection. The antibiotic is usually fully effective after one week from starting your course or taking your dose. If you are still displaying symptoms, you should refer to your GP for tests and an alternative course of antibiotics.

Once the bacteria have been killed off, chlamydia should not come back unless you are reinfected. Your sexual partner should also be tested and treated to prevent this, so it's important you notify them.

Causes

Causes of Chlamydia

Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is easily transmitted, but also easily prevented. Use of a condom prevents the transmission of the bacteria. Chlamydia trachomatis is generally found in the urethra in men or a woman’s vagina. It can also be found in the throat or rectum in both men and women. However genital chlamydia is the most common form.

Chlamydia is passed between sexual partners through the transfer of sexual fluids and direct genital contact. This is generally any type of intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral).

A major cause of chlamydia transmission is the fact that people do not display symptoms of chlamydia and therefore don’t know they are infected. As many as 50% of men are symptomless with chlamydia, while an even higher percentage of women (up to 70%), do not display symptoms.

This makes the use of condoms and the practice of safe sex vitally important, as transmission can occur without either partner knowing. Since chlamydia can often be symptomless, it is important to have a check-up with your local sexual health clinic if you have had unprotected sex.

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