How do I know if I've got chlamydia?

The majority of young people with chlamydia wouldn't know because they don't have symptoms and it will not be picked up during routine health checks or by Pap smears. If you suspect you may have been infected with chlamydia you need to ask you doctor for a chlamydia test. This is a simple urine test where a sample of your urine is sent to a laboratory for testing, its just that simple; a piece of piss for a piece of peace. You then contact your doctor for the results of the test which will be either positive ( you have chlamydia) or negative ( you don't have chlamydia).

If symptoms do occur they normally show up within 2-14 days after infection.

Approx 70% of women don't have symptoms but in the unlikely event that a woman does have symptoms they may include
-A change in vaginal secretions
-Lower abdominal pain
-Abnormal vaginal bleeding
-Burning feeling when urinating

Approx 50% of men don't have symptoms but for those that do they may include
-Discharge, irritation or inflammation from the penis
-Pain when urinating

When should you have a test for chlamydia?

You should have a test for chlamydia if
-You have ever had unprotected sex (sex without a condom)
-Your partner has been diagnosed as having chlamydia or another STI eg gonorrhoea, herpes or warts.
-If you have had a new sexual partner within the last 3 months
-If you have been diagnosed with any other STI

Treatment
Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics taken by mouth. You will be given a script by your doctor generally for a one off dose of 2 tablets. Your sexual partner should be treated as well. You should avoid sex until 1 week after both of you have been treated.