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Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI worldwide. As many people with chlamydia infections have no symptoms, it is possible to be infected without knowing it. At least half of men with chlamydia infections have no symptoms at all (NHS, 2021). Despite a lack of symptoms, an untreated chlamydia infection can cause negative long-term health effects and infect others.
Do you have symptoms, have recently had unprotected sex, or have you been warned by a sexual partner to get tested? Then take the self-sampling STI test via Homed-IQ.
Test for: Chlamydia Trachomatis
Test mode: Urine test
Incubation period: From 2 weeks after infection
What is a home chlamydia test?
This test checks whether you have been infected with the chlamydia bacteria. Homed-IQ’s Chlamydia Home Test can be taken easily and anonymously from home, without needing to visit a doctor unless the result is positive. Additionally, the test kit is delivered in discreet, unmarked packaging. Your results are always confidential and secure!
What is in the men’s home chlamydia test?
Depending on which area you want to test for infection, the chlamydia test for men includes:
How does the men’s home chlamydia test work?
When ordering your test, please indicate the area you want to test for infection. The chlamydia self-collection test includes materials for taking a sample from the penis, throat, or anus. The test comes with detailed instructions so that you can perform the sample collection yourself. After sample collection, mail the sample using the prepaid shipping materials to our certified partner laboratory for analysis. You will receive the test results within a few days.
When should I test myself for chlamydia?
If you are sexually active, regular STI testing is a good idea. It is recommended to test for chlamydia if the following apply to you:
What does the test result mean?
There are two possible outcomes to this test: negative or positive.
If you have a negative test result, you did not have chlamydia at the time the test was conducted. You do not need any further treatment.
If the test result is positive, you have been infected with chlamydia. Antibiotic treatment is needed to cure the infection.
Treatment for chlamydia is not possible via Homed-IQ. If your test result is positive, go to your doctor to receive a prescription for treatment. Additionally, warn any sexual partner(s) to so they can get tested and treatment if needed.
How soon will I receive the test result?
After mailing your sample to the laboratory, it takes an average of one to three working days to receive the test results.
How is the test result shared?
The results of the test are shared securely and in easy-to-understand terms. You can access the test results via your personal dashboard within your Homed-IQ account. In addition to a negative or positive result, an explanation of what the results mean and a downloadable laboratory report is included.
Chlamydia Symptoms in Men
Some chlamydia infections cause no symptoms at all. If present, the following symptoms may occur in men:
Yes, chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics. Your doctor will review your positive result and prescribe the correct medication for you. Within a week or two the infection should be cleared from your body and symptoms will subside.
If your test result is positive, visit your GP to receive a prescription for antibiotics that will treat the infection. To avoid spreading chlamydia to others, avoid having sex until your treatment is complete and listen to your doctor’s advice on when you can safely have sex again. If you received a single dose of antibiotics, wait 7 days before having sex. If you want to check whether the infection has completely disappeared after treatment, we advise you to wait at least 6 weeks after treatment for a reliable result.
Left untreated, a long-term chlamydia infection can cause health problems. The most common complications of untreated chlamydia are discussed in the article ‘How long does chlamydia last?’. In men, untreated chlamydia can cause inflammation of the testicles and tubes that carry sperm from testiles, as well as infections of the urethra.
