A member asked:
Should i see a specialist for chlamydia infection, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
See specialist: If you are a woman you should see an ob/gyn.Because chlamidia although is easy to treat, it already migh t ve caused damage to your reproductive organs leading to infertility. Plus you will need a full std panel as well with a pelvic exam. If you are a man, need also a full std panel and proper treatment.
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Dr. William Walsh commented
Addiction Medicine 19 years experience
Make sure that your physician gets a full sexual history as well as testing.
Feb 17, 2012
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Do doctors see a lot of patients with chlamydia infections?
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Dr. William Brownanswered
Gynecology 46 years experience
Chlamydia is common: Chlamydia infections are common and often without any symptoms. If you have been exposed and conditions become favorable, the infection makes its way from the cervix to the uterus and tubes, causing serious infection. Such can lead to infertility. If you practice "high risk sexual behavior" tell your doctor to check for chlamydia (gonorrhea should also be checked also; it carries greater risk.
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Should take sage tea and azithromycin both at the same time for chlamydia infection?
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Azithromycin: Just the azithromycin; sage tea is not necessary.
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I had sex 6 months a go unprotected and with exams i have no time to see a doctor i have no signs of it but am worried about chlamydia ?
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When i go see the doctor and tell him/her that I have chlamydia and i know from doin research will they give me a prescription or will I have to test?
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I had unprotected sex recently & was told the guy tested positive for chlamydia , if i know i am positive to have it as well, how can i get a prescription without having to go see a doctor as i do not have medical insurance and do i want to have more doct
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Tested + for chlamydia, my doctor prescribed me both zithro & doxy. And this AFTER taking a 5 day z-pack. Should I take both? 1? 0 if symptoms gone?
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