Question 1

realistically how contagious is chlamydia within 12 hours of contracting it ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you had contact with someone who has chlamydia and 12 hours later you have sex with someone else then the chance of transmission is low because it takes some time for the chlamydia organism to multiply to an transmissible level. If you have symptoms then you are highly contagious.

Question 2

how long is chlamydia contagious after treatment?

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You need to avoid: Sexual contact for 7 days after initiating treatment or you can infect another.

Question 3

is there a shot to cure chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

No, ...: There has been no known effective shot for chlamydia infection than oral Azithromycin or doxycycline. More? Ask your doctor for details.

Question 4

chlamydia and trying to have a child?

Accepted Answer

Cure the infection: Chlamydia will not prevent you from conceiving, but if you know you have it, get treated first.  If you discover you have it after conceiving (and you will be tested by your ob), you will be treated and retested to confirm cure.  Chlamydia is a problem for your unborn child only at birth.  A child passing down an infected birth canal can contract chlamydia with several serious consequences.

Question 5

im a male, what are the signs of chlamydia?

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Drip, pain: Usually a drip from the tip of the penis and often pain when you pee.  Sometimes pain in the testicles.

Question 6

is there a good cure for chlamydia ?

Accepted Answer

A number of drugs!: Best and oldest: doxycycline. Others: zithromycin; ciprofloxin and related drugs. I would (if i were young & unmarried, suggest a course of one of the above to any potential sexual partner, since it is so common!

Question 7

can you get chlamydia from a needle?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No. Chlamydia is typically transmitted through sexual contact with a person. It is not transmitted though needles.

Question 8

can you trust a chlamydia home test?

Accepted Answer

Depends on brand: There are a few over the counter brands now offering home chlamydia tests. Reports indicate they are quite accurate. Of course if positive you still need to see a doctor for treatment. Because this is a new concept i suspect the doctor may want to confirm the results.

Question 9

does chlamydia give you a fishy smell?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia: Bacterial vaginosis (bv) ;  trichomoniasis are more apt to cause a fishy smell. If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 10

can u do a chlamydia test whilst on ur perioud?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Tested with urine -so that should be alright.

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