How Long Can you have Chlamydia without Knowing about it? Read this in-depth analysis to find the answer of your queries.
Sexually Transmitted diseases (more popularly called STDs) are diseases which are transmitted through the act of sexual intercourse.
What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is one of the most common (and one of the most deadly) sexually transmitted diseases out there.
Like other STDs it is transmitted via Coitus (sex). The infection is transferred from host to victim through semen, pre-cum and vaginal fluids. Chlamydia is more deadly because of the unique way in which it operates.
Unlike most other STDs, chlamydia may not manifest symptoms at all.
Chlamydia Symptoms in Men and Women
Symptoms of Chlamydia may not manifest, however on the scenario that it does manifest, it can take several weeks before any sign or symptom appears
The symptoms of Chlamydia include:
- Pain or burning while peeing
- Pain during sex
- Lower belly pain
- Abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)
- Bleeding between periods
- Pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis
- Swollen or tender testicles
- Pain, discharge and/or bleeding around the anus
How long can you have Chlamydia without knowing?
From the point of infection, Chlamydia symptoms may start to manifest between one to three weeks.
However, this disease is very deadly in the sense that it does not always manifest symptoms, meaning you can be infected with Chlamydia and you won’t exhibit the slightest sign for months or even years!
According to Research, the rate at which symptoms manifest varies between sexes. That means you could have Chlamydia without even knowing it.
For males, about 50-70 percent will show signs of infection while in females it toggles within the range of 30- 50 percent.
The fact that symptoms may not show even when a person is infected makes Chlamydia a very deadly disease indeed.
It is best to get tested to confirm if you are infected or not.
Chlamydia Test Kit
You do not need to go to the hospital to get tested for Chlamydia. You can do that at the comfort of your house with a Chlamydia test kit by STDCheck and other trusted brands. They provide 100% safe and private testing, so no need to find anonymous std test near you.
How Does The Chlamydia Test Kit Work?
The test kit provides you with the equipment needed to get your sample along with instructions.
Once your sample had been collected (as per the instructions) pack it back in the box provided and have it returned back to the specialist lab for testing.
Ensure the top part of the form is kept safely. You will need it if you want to track your sample online.
Your sample will then be analyzed and tested for any trace of Chlamydia at an ISO accredited lab.
Rest assured, the results are pin point accurate. If the smallest possible trace of Chlamydia resides in your body, it will be detected.
As soon as your sample has completed the Chlamydia testing process you will be notified via text message or email.
If you get a positive result, then your local NHS Chlamydia screening office will be in touch with you to arrange confidential, safe and free treatment.
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Men and women can have chlamydia without knowing it. Hence I suggest to use at home chlamydia test kit after every unprotected sex. It is also recommended to use private test kit if we are suffer from common chlamydia symptoms.
Originally posted 2017-10-25 06:36:14.
