I contracted Chlamydia from my partner and was treated within the month of getting it. Hi kas , and welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing with the community. I can only imagine how frustrating it is not having a clear treatment path. Have you altered your diet or thought about ways you could change it? Also, have you found any remedies that relieve the pain? But I maintain surveillance on the Mayo Connect for mentions of Ciprofloxacin and Levaquin, both of which are fluoroquinolone medications, and are under sharp warnings from the Food and Drug Administration regarding their use.
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Chlamydia is a bacterial infection spread through sexual contact. It's one of the most common sexually transmitted infections STIs. Most people who get chlamydia don't have symptoms. But they can still infect their sex partners.
If chlamydia in women is not treated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease PID , a severe pelvic infection. PID can make it hard for a woman to get pregnant.
Antibiotics can cure chlamydia. Your sex partner or partners also need treatment to keep from spreading the infection. Tell your doctor if you might be pregnant. Certain antibiotics should not be used in pregnancy. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems.
It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. It's easier to prevent an STI than it is to treat one:. Ask your doctor for more information. Call anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:. The note will suggest that they go for a check-up. It will not have your name on it, so your confidentiality will be protected. Page last reviewed: 01 September Next review due: 01 September The two most commonly prescribed antibiotics for chlamydia are: doxycycline — taken every day for a week azithromycin — one dose of 1g, followed by mg once a day for 2 days Your doctor may give you different antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or erythromycin , if you have an allergy or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
When can I have sex again? Will I need to go back to the clinic? Since women are more likely to be asymptomatic, the number of people who actually have chlamydia could be even higher.
Also, as testing becomes more sensitive and screening becomes more common and available, this trend is expected to continue to rise.
People both men and women aged 15 to 25 years old make up almost two thirds of all chlamydia cases reported in to the CDC 1. More specifically, up to 1 in 20 sexually active young women aged could have chlamydia in the US 6. Outside of the US, chlamydia is also very common.
In , the worldwide estimate of chlamydia infections was around million new cases of chlamydia per year 7. This number is close to that of the entire population of Japan. Chlamydia is spread through sexual contact with an infected partner. It can be spread through any type of unprotected sex, including penis in vagina sex, anal sex, and oral sex 3.
An eye infection, conjunctivitis, can also be acquired through contact with genital fluids infected with chlamydia. A person can also be re-infected with chlamydia after having been treated previously. Using condoms every time you have sex can greatly reduce the risk of contracting chlamydia.
Condoms should be used not just during ejaculation, but before any genital or sexual contact starts. If you are having oral-vaginal sex, use a dental dam to stay protected. If a partner has sex with multiple people, ask about their STI status and encourage them to also get tested.
Limiting the number of sexual partners you are exposed to will also decrease your risk of contracting chlamydia. For people with female reproductive organs, a yearly gynecologic visit is recommended, even for those in a monogamous longterm relationship. People who are sexually active should always be screened for chlamydia.
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