Acute attacks or flare ups can be treated with a short course of antiviral medication. Cool baths, topical anaesthetic gels and ice packs may also help to alleviate symptoms. If a person gets repeated bouts of Genital Herpes, a daily antiviral tablet may be used as preventive treatment. Antiviral medications are prescription-only, and may be [...]
Using condoms during sex reduces risk of spread in the first place, and using a lubricant with a condom further reduces the risk (as it lessens trauma to the genital skin during sex). Silicone-based lubricants are thought to be best, but they may be less commonly available. For people who have already been infected and [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
With Qoctor, it is possible to book a same day telehealth appointment. If you wish to request a prescription for a medication you take regularly, you can either search for it by the condition, or by the name of the medication, and then answer some questions about your health. Telehealth assessments are also available for [...]
In Australia, in almost all circumstances, a doctor needs to have a consultation with a patient before issuing a prescription. This assessment can take place in person, or via telehealth (using video conferencing or by telephone). This is to ensure the patient's symptoms and medical history are properly reviewed and discussed, and that the most [...]
