Treatment for Chlamydia2023-06-14T11:57:29+10:00

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Welcome to Qoctor’s online doctor service which can provide assessment/treatment for Chlamydia, in suitable cases. This telehealth assessment is only suitable for people who have had a known exposure to a positive case but are symptom-free. Answer some online questions, then book a video consultation with an AHPRA-registered doctor.

The consultation fee is $26.99. If prescription treatment is advised, it can be sent electronically to your local pharmacy (or posted to you), OR you can get medication delivered (in this case, the cost of medication gets added at the checkout). All treatment and advice is issued subject to doctor’s assessment.

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About Chlamydia

  • Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection.
  • It is spread by oral, vaginal or anal sex.
  • It can be a silent infection, though it can cause complications for both men and women, even when there are no obvious symptoms.
  • If you’ve had a positive chlamydia test (or you’ve had sexual contact with someone who has had a positive chlamydia test), you should seek immediate assessment and/or chlamydia treatment.
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FAQs about Chlamydia

What causes Chlamydia and how is it spread?2023-06-18T20:22:57+10:00

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact- oral, anal or vaginal. In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing.

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?2018-02-09T11:50:02+11:00

Symptoms of Chlamydia in women

  • most women with Chlamydia will have no symptoms- i.e. it is often a silent infection
  • a change in vaginal discharge- it may increase in amount, and become yellow-green, brown, and smelly.
  • bleeding between periods or after sex
  • pain during sex
  • pelvic pain
  • a burning sensation when passing urine
  • pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which may involve fever, pelvic pain and general unwellness
  • complications such as reduced fertility and a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy

Symptoms of Chlamydia in Men

  • most often there are no symptoms of Chlamydia in men- it is silent
  • a burning sensation when passing urine
  • pain or ache in the testicles
  • a discharge from the penis
  • over time, it can reduce fertility (if untreated)
How is Chlamydia diagnosed?2023-06-18T20:25:04+10:00

A chlamydia test usually involves a urine sample, or sometimes a swab (of the vagina or urethra). Other tests may be recommended if you have had anal or oral sex. There are a number of other STIs you may wish to be checked for that may involve additional tests. When infection is highly suspected, treatment for Chlamydia should be started without delay before test results are available. Rapid chlamydia treatment reduces the risk of complications in the future.

What is the treatment for Chlamydia infection?2023-06-18T20:31:02+10:00

Chlamydia treatment involves taking an antibiotic. The choice of antibiotic and the duration of the antibiotic course depends on the severity of infection and whether a person has any particular allergies to antibiotics. In uncomplicated or mild infections, the antibiotic course is usually quite brief. A doctor or sexual health clinic can arrange assessment and treatment for Chlamydia if necessary. If symptoms do not get better after taking an antibiotic, or of they go away but then return, it is very important to get reassessed and retested. It is generally recommended to get retested 3 months following treatment, as reinfection is quite common.

Do I need to get retested after treatment?2023-06-18T20:33:47+10:00

Due to the high rate of re-infection, it’s advised to get tested again after 3 months.  Anyone who is sexually active should continue to get tested regularly, particularly if you have multiple sexual partners.

What about contact tracing?2023-06-18T20:32:46+10:00

If you’ve tested positive for Chlamydia, ideally you should let your recent sexual partners know, so they can be tested and treated too. They may have silent infection but no symptoms of chlamydia, so they may be completely unaware. Even silent infection can cause long term damage and complications. You can arrange contact tracing anonymously if needs be, via www.letthemknow.org.au .

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are very common – so it’s wise to be well-informed and proactive about sexual health.

Many STIs can be silent- in women, Chlamydia may present with abnormal vaginal discharge, unscheduled vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain-but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Even silent infection can cause serious health problems- therefore, it’s important to consider having a regular chlamydia test if you’re sexually active, particularly if you have multiple partners. In men, there may also be no symptoms, though some may experience a burning sensation when passing urine, discharge from the penis or discomfort in the testicles- even if there are no symptoms, chlamydia treatment is important, to prevent complications and passing infection to others. A chlamydia test usually just involves a simple urine sample, though sometimes a swab may be recommended. In uncomplicated cases, chlamydia treatment usually involves a short course of antibiotics. In general, treatment for chlamydia tends to work extremely well, but retesting after 3 months is usually advised to make sure there has been no reinfection.

People who are sexually active should consider regular STI screening- obviously, the more partners one has, the more often check ups are recommended. Full testing may involve urine tests, swabs and blood tests. If you’ve got an STI, it’s important to inform previous partners who may also be affected.  If you are not able to do this directly or in person, you can do it anonymously at www.letthemknow.org.au

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