5 Symptoms Indicating You Might Have Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Sweden and can affect anyone, both females and males. The disease is transmitted through a specific bacterium that spreads when you engage in unprotected sex with a person who has the infection. Today, we will go through everything you need to know about this disease and the symptoms that may indicate you have it.

Chlamydia Symptoms

The symptoms indicating you might have chlamydia can vary between females and males, and they can also differ from person to person. Therefore, it can be a good idea to take a home test for chlamydia even if your symptoms do not exactly match those listed below.

Females

The five most common symptoms for a female with chlamydia are:

• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• Discharge from the genital area
• Bleeding after sexual intercourse

Males

The five most common symptoms for a male with chlamydia are:

• Burning sensation when urinating
• Urethritis
• Pain in the testicles
• Swelling of the testicles
• Discharge from the urethra

These are the five most common symptoms indicating that a male or female may have chlamydia. However, it is most common for a person infected with chlamydia to have no symptoms at all. Therefore, 1177 recommends that you take a home test for chlamydia every time you have had unprotected sex with a new partner. It is also recommended that your partner gets tested as well.

Home Test for Chlamydia

If you experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms, such as bleeding between menstrual periods or discharge from the urethra, and have recently engaged in unprotected sex with a new partner, you should take a home test for chlamydia. Fortunately, we can offer you such a test.

With our home test for chlamydia, you will get results within 10 minutes, and in 98% of cases, the result is reliable. This makes our test one of the best on the market, and of course, we offer you a great price as well. Additionally, our test is designed for both females and males to make it as easy as possible for you. We also provide instructions on how to use the test for the best possible result. We aim to help society combat chlamydia with our home tests, so do not hesitate to order one if you suspect you may have been infected. The sooner the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat.

If You Have Chlamydia

If our home test for chlamydia shows a positive result, you should seek medical care as soon as possible. You can seek care at your healthcare center or a youth clinic, for example. The easiest way to treat the disease is with antibiotics. If the disease is treated quickly enough, you should not experience any complications.

Also, keep in mind that Sweden has an infectious diseases act. This means that you are obligated to seek care for chlamydia if you know or suspect you have the disease. This also applies to the partner with whom you had sexual intercourse.

Protect Yourself from Chlamydia

The simplest way to protect yourself from chlamydia is by using a condom. The disease spreads when mucous membranes come into contact with each other. By using a condom, you eliminate the risk of infection. Remember that you can be infected with chlamydia again even if you have had it once before.