What do I get in this pack?
What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by an infection in the vaginal or uterine tract caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria.
How common is it?
Chlamydia infection has recently become very common, especially among young adults and teenagers. It is thought that around 20% of young women may have a Chlamydia infection.
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?
In women, symptoms of Chlamydia may include:
- an unusual vaginal discharge
- bleeding after intercourse
- bleeding between menstrual periods
- and abdominal or pelvic pain.
In men, symptoms of Chlamydia may include:
- discharge from the penis
- burning sensation during urination
- and swollen and/or painful testicles.
However, about 75% of women and 50% of men with Chlamydia have no symptoms of infection.
In women, untreated Chlamydia can spread into the pelvic area and infect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious infection. It is also a major cause of cervicitis, urethritis, and endometriosis in women. This is a worry because an infection can cause sterility. This is why we sell this test as all women who are trying for a baby should have this test first as any unprotected sex can cause the infection to be contracted.
How is it treated?
Once it has been diagnosed, Chlamydia can easily be treated and cured with antibiotics.
What do I get in this pack?You will receive everything you need to do 1 test:
1 x Test Device
2 x Reagent Solutions
1 x Vaginal Swab
1 x Male Urethral Test
1 x Extraction Tube
1 x Instructions For Use
- Designed solely for use by medical professionals with clear, straightforward instructions
- Provides simple positive or negative results.
- Fully CE approved for professional use
- Results in just 10 minutes
- Tests will have a minimum of 6 months to expiry
In women the cervix is the most common site of infection. The name gonorrhoea means 'flow of seed'.
What causes Gonorrhoea?
Like most sexually transmitted diseases, gonorrhoea can be avoided by a consistent and correct use of condoms during sexual activity.
In women symptoms of gonorrhoea may include:
- Pain or burning sensation on urinating.
- A change in vaginal discharge. This may be more yellow or bloody and can have a strong smell.
- Low abdominal pain.
- Discharge from the tip of the penis.
- Inflammation or dull pain in the testes.
- Burning sensation during urinating.
- Irritation or discharge from the anus.
A repeat test will usually be carried out after treatment to ensure the infection has gone.
How will gonorrhoea affect me in the future?
In men the main complication of untreated gonorrhoea is inflammation of the testes, which could lead to infertility problems. Rarely, untreated gonorrhoea can spread to the bloodstream and infect the joints. Also if you are pregnant and you have gonorrhoea you could pass the infection on to your baby when it is born.
What do I get in this pack?
1 x Test Device
2 x Reagent Solutions
1 x Vaginal Swab
1 x Male Urethral Swab
1 x Extraction Tube
1 x Instructions For Use
Test Features:
- Designed solely for use by medical professionals with clear, straightforward instructions
- Provides simple positive or negative results.
- Fully CE approved for professional use
- Results in just 10 minutes
- Tests will have a minimum of 6 months to expiry
