Chlamydiosis is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Estonia and in some other parts of the world. This is because in most cases it passes without any symptoms and therefore people may spread the disease without knowing about it.

Chlamydiosis can be spread vaginally, orally, and anally, and can pass from mother to child during childbirth.

Even though it is asymptomatic in most cases, for men, the infection can cause painful urination for men and for women, it can cause pain in the lower stomach, pain during intercourse, and increased vaginal discharge.

Untreated chlamydiosis can cause infertility for both men and women. Because of that, regular testing should be performed.

CHLAMYDIOSIS TESTING

In Valvekliinik, we perform tests for chlamydiosis for both men and women. For women, the sample is taken from the cervix with a cotton swab. For men, the sample is taken from urine. If the test turns out positive, our doctor will prescribe treatment. It is usually easily treated with a single dose of antibiotics.