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Chlamydia Test at Home
Experiencing foul-smelling discharge from your genitals? Burning sensation while urinating? It could be a sexually transmitted disease called Chlamydia, which commonly affects adults in the reproductive age group who are sexually active. The transmission of Chlamydia increases, especially in adults with multiple sexual partners. A chlamydia infection is easily treatable with antibiotics for the affected person and the partner. Untreated, Chlamydia can cause complications by increasing infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease chances. In a pregnant mother, chlamydia infection can also cause a problem in the pregnancy. If you are looking to get tested for Chlamydia and seek treatment for it, Medintu is here to help. Our network has experts in reproductive medicine so that you can prevent any complications from the infection while having a very healthy sex life with your partner.
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What is Chlamydia Infection?
Chlamydia infection is a sexually transmitted disease prevalent in the younger age groups of the reproductive population. It is caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis and can cause infections in the genitals, the anus, and the urinary system. Chlamydia is present in the discharge from the genitals of the infected person that gets transmitted to the person coming in sexual contact with them. The disease may be asymptomatic in some people while causing symptoms in others. If the contaminated discharge comes in contact with the eyes, it can also cause conjunctivitis, seen more often in newborns. Chlamydia can be diagnosed and treated by a general physician and a gynecologist and treated easily.
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Medintu Health Solutions is an emerging giant in the healthcare field in India. We are partnered with high-end laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technologies for fast processing, accuracy, and the best quality of tests. Our partner labs have strict quality checks and follow the latest updates in testing guidelines.
The Medintu team coordinates with the best microbiology laboratories in the city and helps manage the process, from sample collection to updates on reports, to ensure smooth operation. We aim to provide healthcare that is easily accessible and affordable. We are committed to maintaining your privacy, and any information shared with our platform will be maintained under strict confidentiality. We want to be the trusted partner of your healthcare needs so that you can have a life that fulfills all aspects of health, physical, social and sexual well-being.
Once you have made an online appointment for a Chlamydia test at the Medintu website, our team of qualified technicians will take the Chlamydia sample in the safety of your Home straight away. Once the sample is processed at the laboratory, the results are updated immediately on your Meditu account, and we will send a copy of the reports through the mail. Book an appointment for your home Chlamydia test today for the best price in your area, anywhere in India, with Medintu.
Procedure for Chlamydia Test:
The Chlamydia test is relatively simple and quick. However, below are some pointers about the procedure to familiarize you with the procedure and guidelines of the Chlamydia test.
- Preparation: Before the test, you may be asked to avoid any vaginal creams or antibiotic intake to prevent interference with the test results. You may also be asked to avoid urinating two hours before the test to keep the discharge taken during the test more concentrated.
- The main component of the test is the collection of the Chlamydia test sample, which can be self-collected or collected by a healthcare professional. To collect the sample, a swab may be used to collect discharge from the walls of the urethra, the vagina or the anus. It is a slightly uncomfortable process but is quick, and the discomfort wears off soon after.
- Once collected, the swab is put in a particular container and sent to the lab for further evaluation. The samples from the swab may be used for culture, sensitivity, and examination under a microscope.
- If there is a urine sample collection, the technician may advise you to collect the midstream urine in the container and label it.
- It may take 24-48 hours to receive results from microscopic examination and urine sample and weeks for culture and sensitivity reports to come. Until the reports come, it is best to avoid sexual activity as your STI status is known. Once you are confirmed to be negative or positive for infection, revert to your physician to discuss further management.
Symptoms of a Chlamydia Infection:
Chlamydia infection may be asymptomatic in some people but may cause any of the following symptoms in people:
- Dyspareunia or pain during intercourse
- Discharge from the genitalia
- Burning sensation during micturition
- infertility
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- vaginal bleeding after sex
- pain in the rectal region
- Pain in the testicles or scrotum
Any of the above symptoms indicate that your reproductive health needs immediate medical attention by a licensed health practitioner and that you might need strict STD screening. On suspicion of Chlamydia infection, the physician might advise you to undergo a Chlamydia test.
How is the diagnosis of a Chlamydia infection made?
On arriving at the clinic, the doctor might ask you some questions about your health, the symptoms you are experiencing, and some relevant questions about your sexual activities and then make a provisional diagnosis of a Sexually transmitted infection. He will further perform a physical examination such as a local exam, a per rectal exam, a per vaginal exam, and a lymph node exam to correlate the symptoms with the physical findings. To further confirm the presence of the infection, they may prescribe you some tests such as:
1.Chlamydia swab test
2. Ultrasound Abdomen
3. Urine examination
4. Occasionally, a culture and sensitivity for the organism are done using the discharge.
The doctor may prescribe other medications to tackle the symptoms if the test results are negative. If the results come out positive, the doctor might start you and your partner on antibiotics for a week or two.
Who is at a higher risk of Chlamydia infection?
Chlamydia, as well as other STD screening tests, are extremely important for specific high-risk populations such as the following:
- Men who have sex with men
- Women who are involved in prostitution
- Men and women with multiple sex partners
- Partner of a person having Chlamydia infection
- People living with HIV
These groups can undergo regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases, such as a Chlamydia screening test.
FAQs
What type of samples are taken for the Chlamydia test?
Usually, a sample of the discharge and, in addition, a urine sample may be taken to assess you for the presence of a Chlamydia infection.
What is the cost of a Chlamydia test in India?
A Chlamydia test can cost anywhere between 900-2000 rupees depending on several factors, such as:
- Type of Chlamydia test
- A single test or a checkup test
- Laboratory
- City
- Area
Can we book a Chlamydia test at Home?
Yes. With Medintu, you can even book a Chlamydia test at Home for an affordable price. Once you book the appointment with your Medintu account, our technician will arrive at your doorstep with a self-test kit to maintain privacy and collect your sample. Afterwards, you can hand the collected sample to our technician to take to the lab.
4. What is the use of the Chlamydia test?
A chlamydia test can help check for bacterial infection due to a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. It can help separate Chlamydia from other STIs, such as gonorrhea. Knowing the causative organism between Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can help direct an antibiotic therapy more specific to Chlamydia.