Introduction
and acknowledgements
Introduction to sexually transmitted
infections. STIs
"How reliable is the information on this site?"
Information for men and women
Protecting yourself and your partner
"What is safer sex?"
"Be prepared and in
control"
"What are Chlamydia?"
Some sexual health terms
"How can I get a chlamydial genital infection?"
"Who is at highest risk of
STI?"
"Can I get it any other way?"
"Can I get it more than once?"
"Can I get it anywhere else?"
For women in particular
"How do I know if I have Chlamydia?"
"What about other STIs?"
"What if my partner has symptoms, but I don't?"
"Do I need to see a health care professional?"
"Which
health care person should I see?"
"Preparing to go to the
clinic"
"What happens when I see
the doctor?"
"Will my family doctor be told?"
"Do I have to be
examined internally?"
"What if I don't want to see a
male doctor?"
"Is chlamydial infection easily treated?"
"What happens if I don't get
treated?"
"What if I am pregnant (or trying
to be)?"
"Can my baby get infected?"
"What effect does the pill or IUD have?"
For men in particular
"How do I know if I have Chlamydia / NSU?"
"What about other STIs?"
"What if my partner has symptoms but I
don't?"
"Do I need to see a health care
professional?"
"Which health care person should I
see?"
"What should I do before I go to the
clinic?"
"What happens when I see the
doctor?"
"Will my own doctor be told?"
"Are there alternatives to a urethral swab?"
"Is it easily treated?"
"What happens if I don't get treated?"
For
both sexes
"Where can I get treatment?"
"Are the tests for chlamydial infection
reliable?"
"How do I tell my partner?"
"Might I have another genital infection?"
"Is
specialist counselling available?"
"Are there any other useful internet
sites?"
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About the FAQ site, our contributors and
sponsors.
STIs are like other infections.
The authors
Take sensible precautions.
Safer sex practices.
Condoms and love making
One of the commonest causes of genital infection.
A mini dictionary
Usually during sexual intercourse.
Men and women 15-25, with new or multiple sex partners.
In general, no.
Yes.
Yes: Eyes, internal organs etc.
Signs of chlamydial infection.
Signs for other genital infections.
There are often no obvious signs.
Yes, if you believe you may be infected.
Depends on which country you live in
Don't wash or urinate just before.
The clinical examination.
Not without your permission.
No. But it is best if you are.
Seek female alternatives.
Yes if you don't delay.
Complications include abdominal pain, infertility.
Tell the doctor.
Yes, at birth.
Contraceptive methods influence chlamydial infection.
Signs and symptoms.
Young people with a new sexual partner, not using a condom.
You both need to see the doctor.
Yes if you think you or a sex partner are infected.
Depends on which country you live in.
Give them a chance.
The details.
Not without your permission.
Yes.
Yes, if you don't delay.
Complications involve prostate, sperm tubes, testicles.
Varies in different countries.
Usually; some tests are better than others.
Tricky! Discuss with a health adviser.
You will be tested for other genital infections.
Often yes. Depends on your country health care system.
Further links. Also visit www.chlamydiae.com
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