What you should know
Possible symptoms
Chlamydia may cause discharge, pain when urinating, lower abdominal pain, or no symptoms at all.
Testing
Testing may use first-catch urine or a vaginal, urethral, throat or rectal swab, depending on symptoms and sexual exposure.
Treatment
Chlamydia is usually treated with antibiotics. Early treatment is important.
Follow-up care
A clinician can help you understand your result, treatment, and whether a partner may also need treatment.
Treatment and partner care
Use the prescribed antibiotic course and follow the advice about when to resume sex. A partner may need care even without symptoms. Ask when repeat testing is needed: testing again too soon and testing later for reinfection are different things.
Testing is more useful than guessing
Feeling well does not rule out chlamydia. Testing can use urine or a swab; the body area tested depends on the sexual contact involved. Tell the clinician about oral or anal exposure too, so the sample matches the concern.
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Common questions
Can I have chlamydia without symptoms?
Yes. Many people do not notice any symptoms at first.
How is chlamydia treated?
Chlamydia is usually treated with prescription medication.
Should my partner also be treated?
In many cases, partners may also need testing or treatment.