5 Symptoms That Suggest You Have Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Sweden and can affect everyone, both girls and boys. The disease is transmitted via a specific bacterium that spreads when you have unprotected sex with someone infected. Today, we will go through everything you need to know about this disease and the symptoms that might suggest you have it.

Chlamydia symptoms

The symptoms indicating that you have chlamydia vary between girls and boys, but they can also differ from person to person. Therefore, it might be a good idea to take an at-home chlamydia test even if your symptoms don't exactly match those listed below.

Girls

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

• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Bleeding between menstrual cycles
• Vaginal discharge
• Bleeding after intercourse

Boys

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

• Burning sensation when urinating
• Urethral inflammation
• Testicular pain
• Swelling in the testicles
• Discharge from the urethra

These are the five most common symptoms indicating that a boy or girl has chlamydia. However, most commonly, someone infected with chlamydia doesn't show any symptoms at all. 1177 therefore recommends that you take an at-home chlamydia test every time you have had unprotected sex with a new partner. It's also advised that your partner gets tested.

At-home chlamydia test

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

With our at-home chlamydia test, you get results within 10 minutes and in 98% of cases, the result is reliable. This makes our test one of the best in the market, and of course, we also offer it at a great price. Moreover, our test is suitable for both girls and boys, making it as convenient as possible for you. Naturally, we also include instructions on how to use the test to get the most accurate results. We aim to help society combat chlamydia with our at-home tests. Therefore, don't hesitate to order one if you suspect you might be infected. The faster the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat.

If you have chlamydia

If our at-home chlamydia test turns out positive, you should seek medical care as soon as possible. You can, for instance, visit your local healthcare center or a youth clinic. The easiest way to treat the disease is with antibiotics. If treated quickly, you shouldn't experience any complications.

Remember that in Sweden, we have a communicable diseases act. This means you are obligated to seek care for chlamydia if you know or believe you have the disease. This also applies to the partner you had intercourse with.

Protect yourself against chlamydia

The simplest way to protect yourself from chlamydia is to use a condom. The disease transmits when mucous membranes come into contact with each other. By using a condom, you eliminate the risk of infection. Keep in mind that you can be infected even if you have had chlamydia before.