STI Guide

Chlamydia is the most common STI.

  • It may not show any symptoms.
  • It affects both men and women.
  • If left untreated, could lead to infertility in men and women and ectopic pregnancy.
  • It can increase the risk of HIV transmission.
  • Chlamydia can be easily and successfully treated with the use of antibiotics.

    Symptoms:

    • Often nothing, until the Chlamydia spreads
    • Pain or stinging when urinating
    • Discharge from penis or anus
    • Inflamed and painful anus
    • Sometimes affects eyes and throat.

    Treatment: 2 – 3 visits to the clinic

    Prevention:

    • Chlamydia is a germ which infects the genital area, and sometimes the eyes and throat.
    • Using condoms will reduce the risk of infection.
    • The test

      In males it is a simple urine test
      In females it is either a urine test of a self taken swab.

      Chlamydia testing kits are available by post from Inscape for under 25 year olds. Other clients can be tested at their nearest GUM clinic.