Do I have chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a very common STI that's extremely easy to pass on. It occurs in both men and women. Chlamydia can be passed on in various ways and the symptoms can be unpleasant, so it's good to know the facts about this STI. Read more or use the STI test guide for personal advice.
 
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Chlamydia in brief

  • Chlamydia often causes no symptoms or few symptoms.
  • A person with chlamydia can pass it on to others.
  • If you have symptoms, a chlamydia STI test is always advisable to get the right treatment.
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What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the Netherlands. This STI often goes away by itself and symptoms are not very common. In early 2025, the GGD implemented a new chlamydia testing policy: if you have no symptoms, then testing (and treatment) is not recommended, but it is of course allowed if you would like to be sure. Do you have symptoms? Then do a chlamydia STI test. Read more about chlamydia or do the STI Test Guide for personal advice.

 

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is an STI caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. During unprotected sex, this bacterium can be transmitted from one person to another, settling in the mucous membranes and causing inflammation. A mucous membrane is the thin, moist lining of body parts such as the mouth, genitals and eyes. Anyone sexually active can get and pass on chlamydia, whether it's two men, two women, or a woman and a man.

How do you get chlamydia?

Many people think chlamydia is only passed on during penetrative sex, but that's not quite true. In fact, you have mucous membranes in your mouth, vagina, anus and penis. Because of this, chlamydia is also passed on in other ways, such as oral sex, lying naked on top of each other with the penis touching the vagina or anus, or by using fingers for sexual acts.

Testing for chlamydia with Soapoli-online

Do you have chlamydia symptoms? Get tested and stop this STI from spreading further! We have special chlamydia tests that you can take at home, so you can take the test when it suits you. With us, you order your STI test completely anonymously and receive your test kit discreetly packaged at home. We help you to get more certainty about your personal situation. Decide when to test yourself with the reliable chlamydia test kits from Soapoli-online.

How does an online home STI test work?

1. Take the FREE STI test guide

Use our FREE STI Testing Guide, and get instant answers on which STI home test you need and the most reliable time to test.

2. Completely anonymous ordering and delivery

Soapoli-online delivers your STI home test discreetly. Order before 10.45 pm for delivery the next working day. Follow the clear instructions and to take the STI home test yourself..

3. Send your sample to our lab for FREE.

Send your sample to our ISO-certified laboratory free of charge. The reliability of home STI testing is the same as testing through the GP or GGD.

4. Get your results

The results of your home STI test will be visible within 1-3 working days in our results portal.

The advantages of testing at Soapoli-online

√ Results as early as 48 hours after arrival at the ISO-certified lab

√ Complete care: from STI test advice to treatment

√ Ordered before 10:45 pm, shipped today

Resources

This page has been carefully compiled with information from official and independent health organizations:

Symptoms of chlamydia include a burning sensation when urinating and pain in the lower abdomen or scrotum. Read more about the symptoms of chlamydia and order an STI test if necessary.

No, chlamydia almost never causes health problems. If you have chlamydia symptoms and don't get them treated, there is a very small chance of health problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease or reduced fertility. But this almost never occurs.

Yes, chlamydia usually goes away on its own without treatment. Just remember that you can get re-infected with chlamydia, either from a new sexual partner or from the same sexual partner over and over again.