Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK, accounting for almost half of all STI diagnoses in 2014 according to Public Health England figures. It is usually associated with people under 25, making age a risk factor, however it can be caught by anyone. It can be treated and will cause no problems if caught early. However, if left untreated it can have an effect on your health.
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2. What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections
in the UK, accounting for almost half of all STI diagnoses in 2014
according to Public Health England figures.
It is usually associated with people under 25, making age a risk factor,
however it can be caught by anyone. It can be treated and will cause no
problems if caught early. However, if left untreated it can have an
effect on your health.
Chlamydia is an infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, which is
usually spread through sexual contact. This is a bacterium which infects
cells in the cervix, urethra, rectum and sometimes the eyes or throat.
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3. What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia?
A large percentage of people with chlamydia will not encounter any
obvious symptoms – 50% of men and 70-80% of women. However
many do experience some signs of chlamydia and could recognise one
or more of the following symptoms.
Women:
an increase or change in vaginal discharge
pain passing urine
pain during sex
bleeding in between periods
Men:
discharge from the end of the penis
pain, tingling or stinging when passing urine
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4. Is this Test Right for me?
If you just want to make sure that you don’t have Chlamydia, then a
postal / Lab chlamydia test would be appropriate for you. If you are
confused about your symptoms and not sure which test to go for then
our END THE WORRY screen is a better choice, in which we test for
the most common 10 different infections, including
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B & more, so we can correctly
identify the root cause.
It is impossible to know the underlying cause of your symptoms
without being tested. Do not attempt to guess which bacteria is present
as many produce similar symptoms.
A discreet Test kit is dispatched simply at your given address. The
sample is forwarded to the laboratory using our self addressed
envelope. Results are sent via a text message.
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