Chlamydia

Chlamydia test kit

Clamelle. Urine container, pre-paid envelope & lab fee from £25.00

Consultation Process

Prices of chlamydia treatment

Dr Fox charges £14.70 for the same treatment some online clinics charge as much as £49.00.
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Chlamydia - the 'silent epidemic'

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK. It can cause infertility in women. Half of men and most (75%) of women with chlamydia have no symptoms.

Confidential chlamydia self-testing

• Sexually active people should test every year and when they have a new partner.
• Order a chlamydia test kit through the post.
• Post the sample to the lab in the envelope provided.
• A few days later the result is posted, or emailed back to you.

Antibiotic chlamydia treatment

Chlamydia is treated with antibiotic, either a single dose of the azithromycin or alternatively doxycycline taken for one week.

Side effects

Serious side effects are unusual, most common are stomach upset, nausea and diarrhoea. For further details please read the patient information leaflets.

Cautions

Men who have a thick or bloody discharge from the penis with soreness or inflammation or women with heavy offensive vaginal discharge or irregular bleeding and low abdominal pain should see their regular doctor. Discharge is mucous like fluid coming from the end of the penis, vagina or anus.

Alternative treatment

People under 25 can arrange a test via the National Chlamydia Screening Program. GPs, genito-urinary medicine clinics and some walk-in centres can provide tests and treatment.