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Information on Chlamydia genital tract infections for all.

This section written by Emeritus Professor Michael Ward and reviewed by Dr R Basu Roy, former president of the British Association for Sexual Health. Cartoons by Ros Asquith. The information provided here is intended to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you are in any doubt.

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Index to frequently asked questions about chlamydial genital tract infections (in sequential order).

• Introduction
• How reliable is the health information here?

Information for both men and women

• Protecting yourself and your partner
• Safer sex
• Be prepared and in control
• What are chlamydia?
• Some sexual health terms
• How can I have caught a chlamydial genital infection?
• Who is at highest risk of a sexually transmitted infection?
• Can I get it any other way?
• Can I get it more than once?
• Can I get it anywhere else?

For women in particular

• How do I know if I have chlamydia?
• What about other STI?
• What if my partner has symptoms but I don't?
• Do I need to see a health care professional?
• Which health care person should I see?
• Preparing to go to the clinic
• What happens when I see the doctor?
• Will my family doctor be told?
• Do I have to be examined internally?
• What if I don't want to see a male doctor?
• Is chlamydial infection easily treated?
• What happens if I don't get treated?
• What if I am pregnant (or trying to be)?
• Can my baby get infected?
• What effect does the pill or the IUD have?

For men in particular

• How do I know if I have chlamydia or NSU?
• What about other STIs?
• What if my partner has symptoms but I don't?
• Do I need to see a health care professional?
• Which health care person should I see?
• What should I do before I go to the clinic?
• What happens when I see the doctor?
• Will my own doctor be told?
• Are there alternatives to a urethral swab?
• Is it easily treated?
• What happens if I don't get treated?

For both sexes

• Where can I get treatment?
• Are the tests for chlamydial infection reliable?
• How do I tell my partner?
• Might I also have another genital infection?
• Is special counselling available?
• Are there any other useful internet sites?

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