Chlamydia Testing at samedaydoctor
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Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed Sexually Transmitted Disease in the UK, according to The Health Protection Agency. The highest rates of Chlamydia infection are amongst men and women under the age of 25.
Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) which is transmitted via unprotected vaginal, anal, and infrequently, oral sex. Chlamydia can also be transmitted from mother to child during birth. The disease does not always elicit symptoms, so Chlamydia testing is an important measure to undertake if you think you might have contracted the disease.
The private doctors at samedaydoctor provide a confidential Chlamydia testing service. You can request a male or female doctor to be present and to answer any questions you might have regarding Chlamydia or Chlamydia tests. The test can be conducted from a simple urine sample and results are available within two days.
Home Testing and Treatment
Many patients feel anxious about undergoing testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases including Chlamydia. samedaydoctor now provides home testing kits for those who feel particularly anxious about getting tested. Urine and vaginal swab samples can be sent via post and results can be viewed online 5-7 days after samples reach the laboratory. If you test positive for Chlamydia, antibiotic treatment can be sent to your address, free of charge.
Keep in mind that if you think you’ve contracted Chlamydia within 2 weeks of providing a sample, the test might not be accurate and follow-up testing is recommended. samedaydoctor home tests do not look for infections in your anus or throat, so if you suspect that you could be at risk of infections in these areas, consider visiting one of our private doctors for further testing.
Full STD Testing
If you are concerned you might have contracted Sexually Transmitted Diseases in addition to Chlamydia, samedaydoctor offers a full STD screening panel. Tests for STDs including Herpes, Gonorrhoea, HIV and other illnesses can be confidentially conducted at any samedaydoctor location in the UK.