The effects of chlamydia
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In brief
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Some STIs can result in serious complications, such as infertility, general health issues and immune system impairment. But what about chlamydia? In early 2025, the GGD implemented a new testing policy for chlamydia. If you have no symptoms, then testing for chlamydia doesn't make sense. You can read how that works here.
Does chlamydia go away on its own?
Yes, usually chlamydia goes away on its own, without treatment. Sometimes you don't notice any symptoms of chlamydia at all. So it is possible that you can get infected with chlamydia and also heal from it without even realizing it.
The consequences of chlamydia without treatment
There are exceptions, where chlamydia does not go away on its own. For example, there is a chance of complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, but this chance is small. In addition, research shows that you are more likely to get chlamydia again if you have had this STI before. So you can more easily be re-infected by a sex partner - even by the same partner each time.
The treatment of chlamydia
Have you taken a chlamydia STI test from Soapoli-online, the result is positive and you have symptoms? No worries, we also help you get rid of your STI quickly. Usually you get a cure of several days that effectively fights the bacteria. Soapoli-online can write a prescription for your treatment; you can easily request this through our results portal for €15, including shipping the medication or we submit the invoice to your health insurance. For chlamydia in the throat or other areas, treatments may vary.
In doubt about whether you have chlamydia? Do a test first
Chlamydia is an STI that does not always cause symptoms. On the other hand, it is possible that you and your sex partner infect each other unnoticed. There is only one way to be sure: with an STI test. Especially if you have alternating sex partners, it is smart to test regularly. Our advice is to test every six months. Do you notice symptoms of chlamydia, such as pain or a burning sensation when urinating? Then get a chlamydia STI test right away to be more certain.
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