What is Chlamydia screening?
In the event of unprotected sex, and even in the absence of symptoms, it is recommended that you be screened for STIs, in particular Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
The tests are painless and consist of
- A urine test (first draft)
- A vaginal, anal and throat smear
If you would like to be screened completely anonymously, you can make an appointment at one of our partner laboratories by choosing the option that suits you below:
Chlamydia screening and treatment in Barcelona
Chlamydia infection, or chlamydia, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis and mainly affects people aged 15-34.
If you have symptoms suggestive of chlamydia or have had risky, unprotected sex, don't wait to get tested. There are treatments available that can prevent long-term health consequences.
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What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia refers to the sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a very common infection, but difficult to diagnose because more than 50% of infected men and 70% of infected women have no symptoms and do not know they have the disease.
This STI affects, in 75% of cases, adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 years.
Chlamydia: symptoms
In women
- Most often none
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Bleeding between periods, during or after sex
- Pain during sex
- Abdominal pain
- Rectitis (inflammation of the lining of the rectum)
- Abnormal discharge from the anus
In men
- Sometimes none
- Tingling or itching in the urethra
- Abnormal discharge from the urethra
- Burning when urinating
- Pain and sometimes swelling in the testicles
- Rectitis (inflammation of the lining of the rectum)
- Abnormal discharge from the anus
¿Qué debo hacer si doy positivo?
Si tu prueba de ETS es positiva, puedes consultar a uno de nuestros médicos en Turó Park Clinics. Le explicará los resultados y le orientará sobre las distintas opciones de tratamiento disponibles.
Si eres seropositivo, se puede considerar una combinación de tratamientos de por vida (triple terapia) para detener la progresión de la enfermedad. Sin embargo, todavía no es posible eliminar completamente el virus.
Para tratar la sífilis, se suelen prescribir antibióticos y el pronóstico de recuperación es muy bueno. Las parejas sexuales del paciente también deben ser tratadas.
Los antibióticos son el tratamiento más común para la vaginitis por tricomonas, la gonorrea, la linfogranulomatosis venérea y las infecciones por micoplasma.
El herpes genital no puede eliminarse por completo. Sin embargo, el tratamiento puede aliviar el dolor y limitar la duración y la intensidad del herpes si se repite.
Por último, en la mayoría de los casos, la hepatitis B se cura espontáneamente, pero en algunos casos puede volverse crónica.
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How is chlamydia transmitted?
Chlamydia infection is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person, including
- Sexual foreplay
- Unprotected sex (genital, anal, oral or oral-anal)
- Contact with vaginal secretions or semen
Chlamydia can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth.
Note, however, that Chlamydia cannot be transmitted on toilet seats and bowls. There is also no risk if people drink from the same glass, share the same dishes, take a bath together or use the same towels.
What are the possible complications of Chlamydia?
If chlamydia is not detected and treated in time, complications can arise, including
- In women, infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes can lead to infertility, increase the risk of ectopic pregnancies and be responsible for chronic pelvic pain.
- In pregnancy, the infection can lead to prematurity and low birth weight.
- In men, chlamydia can lead to inflammation of the prostate (infectious prostatitis) or testicles (orchi-epididymitis), which can result in infertility.
- Chlamydia infection also increases the risk of HIV transmission.
Chlamydia: treatment
If the diagnosis is confirmed, a suitable course of antibiotics will lead to recovery. The most commonly used antibiotics are
- Azithromycin
- Doxycycline
The partner(s) should also be treated. Similarly, sexual intercourse should be avoided or involve the use of a condom for at least a week.
How can Chlamydia infection be avoided?
To protect yourself from Chlamydia, you should use a condom (internal or external) or a latex condom.
Be careful, however, as Chlamydia can be transmitted during foreplay and oral sex.