Question 1

l've doxycyline100mg and tetracycline250mg enough for 2 weeks use (used for acne).can i treat myself sti infection at home? l've all gonorrhea/chlamydia/mycroplasmagenital/trich symptoms last for 2 months.l'm worry it might turned pid already by now.

Accepted Answer

STI treatment: For sure you do not have active chlamydia while taking these antibiotics, and probably not gonorrhea. Mycoplasma genitalium is not yet known to cause any symptoms in women, only men (so far -- research still underway). Even with typical STI symptoms, many people have none of them. It is not possible to guess at the best treatment; you need in person care by an expert. Good luck.

Question 2

can you get treated for chlamydia without a test?

Accepted Answer

Why the risk: Chlamydia is a significant germ that deserves proper detection for both the individual and anyone that person has had sex with. A person can have it without symptoms for years, pass it on to others and cause infertility in sexual contacts. If you worry that you have it, find out, get treated and tell your partner.

Question 3

if you tell your dr that your partner has chlamydia can they treat you without a test?

Accepted Answer

I would treat: If a patient told me that his or her partner had been diagnosed with chlamydia I would treat without a test.

Question 4

is it possible to treat chlamydia before the week of a possible exposure?
i know is better to get tested,  but is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. You could start an antibiotic prior to a known infection risk but why risk that kind of exposure?

Question 5

i was diagnosed w/ chlamydia and treated about a week ago, i want to get another test to make sure it's gone. will it be come out negative?

Accepted Answer

Wait 4 weeks: You should wait a month before repeating the test. See this site for more information on this topic.

http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/chlamydial-infections.htm

Question 6

is there a test that can be taken at home to see if you still have chlamydia? if so would you recommend this or doing a follo wup with my dr?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by her doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to her, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 7

i have had chlamydia for 11 months and i just got treated, me and my boyfriend have been trying for a baby for 5 months could something be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Chlamydia can cause infertility by blocking the tubes, but 1) you're not necessarily infertile; 2) there are many causes of infertility. If you keep failing i suggest you see an OB in a couple of months.

Question 8

i was treated with two 500 mg azythromyicin tablets for chlamydia that i took on wed and it's sun i have a clear fishy smelling odor is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: You probably also have bacterial vaginosis, discuss these symptoms and treatment with your health care provider . It is best to defer intercourse until all your vaginal symptoms have resolved and test of cure for chlamydia is negative. Also, your partner/s should also be evaluated and treated as appropriate.

Question 9

i was treated for chlamydia, & 6days after i had taken the two one dose pills, i let a guy do oral on me.what are the chances i gave him chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

See answer: It is recommended to abstain from sexual contact for 7 days after treatment for Chlamydia. Oral transmission of Chlamydia can and does occur but is less common than other routes. Symptoms usually include sore throat and sometimes flu-like symptoms within 1-3 weeks. Given your history and the above facts, I feel the risk of transmission is likely quite low, though relaying this info recommended.

Question 10

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.

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L've doxycyline100mg and tetracycline250mg enough for 2 weeks use (used for acne).can i treat myself sti infection at home? l've all gonorrhea/chlamydia/mycroplasmagenital/trich symptoms last for 2 months.l'm worry it might turned pid already by now.

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Can you get treated for chlamydia without a test?

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If you tell your dr that your partner has chlamydia can they treat you without a test?

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Is it possible to treat chlamydia before the week of a possible exposure? i know is better to get tested, but is it possible?

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I was diagnosed w/ chlamydia and treated about a week ago, i want to get another test to make sure it's gone. will it be come out negative?

A member asked:

Is there a test that can be taken at home to see if you still have chlamydia? if so would you recommend this or doing a follo wup with my dr?

A member asked:

I have had chlamydia for 11 months and i just got treated, me and my boyfriend have been trying for a baby for 5 months could something be wrong?

A member asked:

I was treated with two 500 mg azythromyicin tablets for chlamydia that i took on wed and it's sun i have a clear fishy smelling odor is that normal?

A member asked:

I was treated for chlamydia, & 6days after i had taken the two one dose pills, i let a guy do oral on me.what are the chances i gave him chlamydia?

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Can you trust a chlamydia home test?

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