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 passed on through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has it. It’s really common, and because it so often causes no symptoms, it can be passed on without either person having any idea. Condoms lower the risk, and if you’re sexually active it’s worth testing regularly, especially with [...]
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 [...]
It’s usually a simple test: a urine sample, or a swab you can often collect yourself, depending on where the infection might be. If it’s strongly suspected, or you’ve had a known positive contact, a doctor may suggest starting treatment before the result is back. Our sister service Doctors for STI Testing can organise the [...]
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 [...]
Usually yes. A repeat test around three months after treatment is generally advised, because reinfection is common, especially if a partner hasn’t been treated. It’s not so much checking that the treatment worked, more making sure you haven’t caught it again. And if you’re sexually active, regular testing is worthwhile anyway, particularly with new or [...]
Yes, they should be tested. Anyone you’ve had sex with recently should be tested and treated, even if they feel completely fine, otherwise chlamydia can just bounce back and forth between you or be passed on to others. And you don’t have to have that awkward conversation on your own: a free, anonymous service called [...]
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 [...]
Delivery options are as follows: Standard shipping (5-7 business days) costs $11.99 Express post (1-2 business days) costs $14.99- note, Australia Post is not necessarily able to guarantee these delivery timelines at present. Our Pharmacy Concierge Service fee is less than standard delivery, at $8.99, and means we will immediately send your prescription electronically to [...]
