Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adults. The infection is particularly common among those between the ages of 16 and 24. Symptoms can include a burning sensation when passing urine, an unusual discharge, pain during sex for women, abdominal pain and pain in the testes for men but symptoms will vary from person to person and many people do not experience symptoms at all, hence the popular moniker, ‘the silent disease’. This is why it is recommended that you should be tested every time you change partner.

Some people hate the thought of attending a GUM clinic to get tested for chlamydia however it is possible to Get a chlamydia test online . Tests can be obtained online very easily and only a short registration will be required. For women, either a swab or urine sample will be required. For men, only a urine sample will be required. Results will come back from the laboratory within a couple of days and the results accessed online using your own private log in details.

The infection can be cleared with a short course of antibiotics and all partners should be treated at the same time. If this infection is left untreated, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which in turn can cause infertility. (more...)

Unfortunately, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are becoming increasingly more common. This does not seem to stop young people from engaging in risky sexual activity that puts them in jeopardy of getting an STI. Possibly the best method of prevention is to educate your children on the dangers of unprotected sex.

Most areas in the UK have an adequate sexual health clinic as part of the GP service and there are specialist GUM clinics in urban areas that can do screening for STIs and provide educational material for both teens and adults. Some even offer free condoms or access to birth control pills.

One of the more common infections that is transmitted through intercourse is HPV - or Human Papillomavirus. This often causes no symptoms but can cause genital warts. What is especially concerning about HPV is that it may be a significant contributor to cervical cancer. Your local health clinic may be able to talk to you about HPV prevention, which includes a vaccine that is available for young women and said to prevent certain strains of the virus. This may be instrumental in reducing the number of cases of cervical cancer due to unprotected sex. (more...)