I am over 25 where can I go to get help?
Rates of infection are lower in people who are aged 25 or over. However, if you are over 25 and are concerned about chlamydia, see your GP, ask to speak to the practice nurse or visit a GUM or Sexual Health Clinic. You can find details of these on NHS ‘Sex, Worth talking about’
Outside of the NCSP the tests may be carried out in different ways, depending on where you have it done.
Rates of infection are lower in people who are aged 25 or over. However, if you are over 25 and are concerned about chlamydia, see your GP, ask to speak to the practice nurse or visit a GUM or Sexual Health Clinic. You can find details of these on NHS ‘Sex, Worth talking about’
Outside of the NCSP the tests may be carried out in different ways, depending on where you have it done.
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK; affecting both men and women. Most people who have it will have no symptoms, without a test you will probably not know anything is wrong. If you or your sexual partner are left untreated it can cause infertility (not being able to have children) and long term pelvic pain. If you are sexually active and under 25 you should be tested for chlamydia annually.
The test for chlamydia is simple – just one quick and painless test that you do yourself. You do NOT need to be examined!
To find your local chlamydia screening services enter your post code or select your region on the map.
The test for chlamydia is simple – just one quick and painless test that you do yourself. You do NOT need to be examined!
To find your local chlamydia screening services enter your post code or select your region on the map.
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