{"title":"Chlamydia treatment","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"doxycycline-tablets-sti-treatment","title":"Chlamydia treatment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is chlamydia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. It is \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chlamydia\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe most common bacterial STI in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e, and is usually transferred by having unprotected sex. In England, \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis-annual-data-tables\/sexually-transmitted-infections-and-screening-for-chlamydia-in-england-2023-report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emore than 64,000 people\u003c\/a\u003e tested positive for the infection in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople can have chlamydia and not know about it, most people don't get any symptoms. That's why it spreads so easily. It can be very easily treated, but you can also reduce your risk of getting it by using condoms every time you have sex, particularly with a new partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you get rid of chlamydia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it can easily be treated with a 7-day course of oral antibiotics. You need to take your antibiotics exactly as directed by your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK the current gold standard treatment is a week's course of Doxycycline. This has a much higher cure rate than the alternative treatment Azithromycin. It's also important not to have any sex during your treatment and get all partners tested and treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does chlamydia last\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can take up to 14 days for chlamydia to show up in a test, so if you do the test too early after unprotected sex, it might \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sexual-health-advice\/false-positive-sti-test\"\u003ecome back negative\u003c\/a\u003e. It's very rare for chlamydia to disappear on its own, if you have a positive test, you really do need to take treatment. Untreated chlamydia can lead to complications. Remember you are also likely to pass it on to any partners unless you have been treated. An uncomplicated infection is usually cured after seven days of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take chlamydia treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 1 tablet, twice a day, for 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwallow the tablet with plenty of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoxycycline is best taken with food, or a glass of milk, and should be taken at least one hour before you go to bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the 7-day course of treatment to clear the infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not have sex until you have completed all 7 days of treatment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are allergic to Doxycycline, you may be prescribed an alternative antibiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow effective is chlamydia treatment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken correctly, the prescribed treatment will kill the bacteria causing the infection. The NHS state that \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chlamydia\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emore than 95%\u003c\/a\u003e of people with chlamydia will be cured when they take treatment correctly. You should avoid sexual contact until you and any sexual partners have completed the course of antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medicine is not a vaccination. You must take precautions to avoid reinfection. Using condoms every time you have sex (oral, vaginal, anal) is the best way to make sure you do not get STIs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChlamydia treatment side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common side effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity to sunlight (exaggerated sunburn reaction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigestion (inflammation or ulcers of the gullet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaginal thrush (in women) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.13082.pdf\" target=\"_self\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is chlamydia diagnosed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sti-test-kits\"\u003eChlamydia can be tested\u003c\/a\u003e for very easily. Because chlamydia is asymptomatic in so many people, it is essential to get screening if you have had a new partner. Chlamydia can be tested using a swab from the vagina or a urine sample, depending on the type of sex you have, a throat or rectal swab may also be recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are aged between 15 and 24 it's a good idea to take part in the national chlamydia screening program. Anyone can get a free test kit through their GP surgery, local sexual health or contraception clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should you get tested for chlamydia?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve had unprotected sex or you think you might have been exposed to chlamydia or other STIs you should get tested as soon as possible. However, if it’s been less than two weeks since you had unprotected sex, you can still test but you may be asked to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sexual-health-advice\/how-often-should-you-get-an-sti-test\"\u003erepeat the test two weeks\u003c\/a\u003e after the unprotected sex to rule out chlamydia infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should regularly screen for STIs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor those at high risk, testing every three months is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can assess your risk of STIs using our free assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlamydia does not always come with symptoms so even if you feel completely healthy you may still be infected. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you test positive for chlamydia, your partner must take treatment too. A test is usually recommended to confirm and check for other infections. You should not have sex until you and any partners have completed the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t have symptoms, you can \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sti-test-kits\"\u003eorder a discreet and easy-to-use home test kit\u003c\/a\u003e for chlamydia for men, women, men who have sex with men, non- binary or trans people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"100mg \/ 1 Pack","offer_id":42726838763708,"sku":"3673","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Doxycycline_Chlamydia_treatment.jpg?v=1743591315"}],"url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/collections\/chlamydia-sti-treatment.oembed","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}