How can I protect myself?

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Always wear a condom to avoid re-infection

To avoid being re-infected it is important:

That your partner(s) is also seen and treated.
That you do not have penetrative sex (when the penis enters the vagina, mouth or anus) until you and your partner have been treated and had a follow up consultation with the nurse.

Condoms are FREE - check out the FREE condom distribution scheme.

PARTNERS

Do I have to tell my partner?

We understand it can be difficult knowing how to talk about having chlamydia, but if you don't tell your partner(s) you are at risk of:

Re infection if you have sex, including oral sex with an untreated partner
Having serious health problems from untreated chlamydia such as, lower tummy pain, testicular pain and swelling, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Reiter's syndrome
Spreading the infection onto future sexual partners

Informing current and recent ex-partners is important

It is being responsible and mature
It will help to cut down the number of people with chlamydia and therefore reduce the chances of you getting it again in the future

Who tells my partner(s)?

It is up to you who tells your current and recent partners about their need to attend for testing and antibiotic treatment.

If you do not feel comfortable telling you partner the chlamydia screening team will be happy to contact them for you in confidence. All they will need is your partner's personal contact details.

WE DO NOT INFORM PARTNERS WHO PASSED ON THEIR DETAILS TO US.
EVERYTHING IS CONFIDENTIAL

Remember it is not about blame but about looking after each other!

Once your partner knows it is their responsibility to seek help and your responsibility to protect yourself from re-infection.

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