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when to repeat chlamydia test after treatment

by Zachariah Barrows Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Due to these risks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that any person who tests positive for chlamydia be retested three months after treatment.Apr 20, 2017

How long should you wait to retest for chlamydia?

Women and men with chlamydia should be retested about three months after treatment of an initial infection, regardless of whether they believe that their sex partners were successfully treated.

Can you retest for chlamydia a week after treatment?

You would need to wait for 7 days after your partner has taken their medication before having unprotected sex with them. You could go for a retest 4 weeks after you were treated if it is concerning you.Jul 14, 2016

Why do I have to wait 3 months to get tested for chlamydia?

Retesting 3 months after diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis can detect repeat infection and potentially can be used to enhance population-based prevention (136,137).Jul 22, 2021

How do I know if my chlamydia is gone?

When will the signs and symptoms go away?Discharge or pain when you urinate should improve within a week.Bleeding between periods or heavier periods should improve by your next period.Pelvic pain and pain in the testicles should start to improve quickly but may take up to two weeks to go away.Jun 24, 2021

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