Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Chlamydia is often called the 'silent epidemic' - as most people don't know they have it because typically there are no symptoms. It can stay undetected for months or years, and left untreated the infection can spread and cause serious long term problems that can affect fertility and sexual health in both men and women.

Chlamydia may be transmitted through unprotected sex or any genital contact with an infected sexual partner or sex toy.

Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of infection. If you do not use protection i.e. have safe sex, you are at greater risk. The more partners you have, the more you are at risk of getting the infection.

Chlamydia often has no symptoms, and people can have the infection without knowing about it yet still be passing it on to their sexual partners. In fact, around 70% of people do not experience any symptoms of infection, so it can stay hidden for months or years. Even without symptoms, it's still important to treat the infection - left untreated, it can lead to long term problems such as infertility. More Information.

Without symptoms, the only way of knowing for sure if you have a chlamydia infection is to take a test.

If you have any of these symptoms, speak to your pharmacist or GP or visit a clinic that specialises in treating sexually transmitted infections.

People with chlamydia infection, who remain undiagnosed and untreated, are at risk of developing serious long term problems which can affect fertility and can be more difficult to treat. In women, these include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can lead to infertility, can seriously affect the womb and the fallopian tubes and can cause ectopic pregnancy (when pregnancy develops outside the womb). In men, the infection may spread to the epididymis causing pain and swelling to the testicles and can cause infertility.

Treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia is straightforward. It can be simply treated with antibiotics. If you don't have symptoms, you can now buy Clamelle Azithromycin 500mg Tablets which contain the antibiotic Azithromycin from your pharmacy providing you have been tested for chlamydia and the pharmacist confirms the treatment is appropriate for you. It can also be used to treat sexual partners of people who have tested positive.You can also get treatment on the NHS by visiting a clinic specialising in sexually transmitted infections or your GP.

Chlamydia is passed on through sexual intercourse, with a higher risk of infection with unprotected sex. This includes vaginal, anal, oral sex and using sex toys. The best way to protect yourself is to use barrier protection, that is condoms, every time. If you do have an accident with a condom, it is important that you get yourself checked out as soon as possible.

Testing for chlamydia is by a Nucleic Acid Amplification Technique (NAAT) test, such as the Clamelle chlamydia test.The test is simple to do; a urine sample is sent off to the laboratory. The Clamelle Chlamydia Test Kit is available from participating pharmacies.

You can get a test conveniently from your local pharmacy. You can buy the Clamelle Chlamydia Test Kit from a participating pharmacy. Each test kit contains:- instruction leaflet, test request form, urine sample bottle, transport container, pre paid padded envelope. Post the urine sample off directly to the designated laboratory. You will then be sent the result in the post, within 7 days. Alternatively, you can return to the pharmacy from which you purchased your Chlamelle Test Kit, or another participating pharmacy for your test result.

If you prefer to get a test free on the NHS, you will need to visit a Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) clinic, community sexual health clinic or your GP. If you are under 25 years old you can visit a National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) venue (details www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk).

You will then be sent the result in the post, within 7 days. Alternatively, you can return to the pharmacy from which you purchased your Chlamelle Test Kit, or another participating pharmacy for your test result.

Yes, the results of the Clamelle Chlamydia Test are completely confidential and will not be passed onto your GP unless you request them to do so. You are given a Unique Reference Number (URN) to maintain this confidentiality.

If you have bought a test and the result is positive, don't worry. You can be treated quickly with antibiotics. Just go back to the pharmacy where you bought the test or any participating pharmacy offering the Clamelle chlamydia service. The pharmacist will provide you with appropriate sexual health advice and following consultation you can purchase Clamelle Tablets if the pharmacist confirms the treatment is suitable for you.

Clamelle Tablets are a treatment for chlamydia available to buy from pharmacies. They contain Azithromycin, an effective antibiotic, available without a prescription.

Clamelle Tablets only treat chlamydia. If you want to be tested for other STIs, speak to your pharmacist for advice on where to go.

If your test is negative, it means you don't have chlamydia. However, you may be at risk of other sexually transmitted infections and so it's vital that you go and get yourself tested at a clinic, just in case.

If the result of your test is unclear and is recorded as neither positive or negative, the test should be repeated. Go back to the pharmacy from which you purchased your test kit, or another pharmacy participating in the Clamelle chlamydia service, taking with you your inconclusive result letter or your verification slip. The pharmacy will give you a replacement test kit free of charge.

If you have tested positive for chlamydia, it is likely that your sexual partner may have it too. It is important that the people you have recently had sex with are also treated, to stop them reinfecting you, passing on the infection or having problems in the future.

If you have tested positive for chlamydia, the pharmacist will provide you with partner notification slip(s) for you to give or send to your partner(s) to help with notifying them and encouraging them to seek treatment. Partners can then use this notification slip to purchase Clamelle Tablets from the pharmacy (if suitable) without needing to buy a test. Some partners may also choose to be tested.

If you have received one you can take it to your local pharmacy and purchase Clamelle Tablets, if you are eligible. Alternatively, you can take it to your local a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic where treatment is free or to your GP where you may need to pay a prescription charge.

You can get Clamelle Tablets from your pharmacy once you have had a positive test result for chlamydia. The pharmacist will need to ask you some questions first before supplying you with the medication. Please take your positive test confirmation (test result letter) with you, or your verification slip with your Unique Reference Number (URN), from your test kit (this is the number you will be given when you take the test to help identify you).

Clamelle Tablets do not work as well if taken at the same time as antacids (indigestion treatments). Please tell your pharmacist if you are taking anything for this. If you do take antacids you should take Clamelle Tablets at least one hour before, or two hours after.

If you take the oral contraceptive pill and you experience vomiting or diarrhoea, you will need to take extra precautions after taking Clamelle. Ask your pharmacist or GP about this and read your 'pill' patient information leaflet carefully.

Yes, but if you are taking the oral contraceptive pill and you experience vomiting or diarrhoea, you will need to take extra precautions after taking Clamelle Tablets. Ask your pharmacist about this and read the 'pill' patient information leaflet carefully.