Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit

Regular testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea is essential as these STI’s often show no symptoms, meaning you could be infected without knowing. By detecting the infection early and getting treatment helps prevent serious health complications and transmission to sexual partners.

You should get tested if you’ve had unprotected sex, changed sexual partners, or if your partner has been diagnosed with an STI. Sexual health guidelines recommend testing at least annually for sexually active individuals under 25, or every three months for those with multiple partners. If you notice any symptoms, get tested immediately.

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and can infect both men and women. The infection can spread through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

Many people with chlamydia don’t experience any symptoms, however, when they do occur, they typically appear 1-3 weeks after infection. These symptoms can be:

• pain when you pee
• unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus
• painful and swollen testicles

Women may also may tummy pain, bleeding after sex, and bleeding between periods.

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae – it can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat. Like chlamydia, it is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact.

Gonorrhoea symptoms typically appear within 2 weeks of infection, though some people remain asymptomatic.

The symptoms of gonorrhoea in men include:

• unusual white, yellow, or green discharge from penis tip
• inflamed or swollen foreskin
• pain when peeing
• painful, tender testicles

The symptoms of gonorrhoea in women include:

• thin, watery, green or yellow vaginal discharge
• pain or burning feeling when peeing
• pain in lower tummy
• bleeding between periods
• heavier periods
• bleeding after sex

When you receive your results, you will be advised whether you have tested positive or negative for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. We refer to the bacteria name in the results: C. trachomatis (this refers to chlamydia) and N. gonorrhoeae (this refers to gonorrhoea).

You can get a breakdown of what the results mean here.

If you receive a negative result, it means that you do not have either infection. However, you should continue to protect yourself and continue to practice safe sex practices including consistent use of protection.

If you receive a positive result then it means you have one, or both, of these infections. You will be informed of which infection you have and receive guidance on what to do next. This includes the treatment options available to clear the infection. Fortunately, both chlamydia and gonorrhoea are easily treatable with antibiotics.

If you test positive, don’t panic. Both chlamydia and gonorrhoea are easily treatable with antibiotics. You should begin treatment immediately and inform any sexual partners so they can also get tested.

Yes – both infections can easily be treated with antibiotics.

Chlamydia is treated with a short course of antibiotics (usually doxycycline) which can quickly and efficiently address the infection – e-Surgery offers a range of chlamydia treatment options.

Gonorrhoea is most commonly treated with a single antibiotic injection. This can be obtained from sexual health or GUM clinics which can be found on the NHS website.

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit is very accurate, and if used correctly, at the right time, can detect up to 100% of chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections.

If you think you have an STI, it’s best to stop having sex until you’ve received your results. However, if you do have sex before getting your results, be sure to follow safe sex practices.

It’s recommended to take the test annually, or whenever you change sexual partners. You should also test after any unprotected sexual encounter.

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit detects current infections only and won’t be affected by previous treated infections. However, you can get re-infected if exposed again, so continue regular STI screening even after successful treatment.

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit specifically tests for these two infections only.

Yes – it’s important to inform all sexual partners so they can get tested and treated if necessary. This helps prevent reinfection and further transmission.

Yes! You can buy the Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit from trusted online doctor and pharmacy e-Surgery.  We are regulated by the GPhC, MHRA and CQC to provide you with a simple and legal way for you to order your medication online.

To ensure that any medication you buy online is genuine and the pharmacy is operating legally, check that the green GPhC logo is at the bottom of each page or check the pharmacies status on the GPhC website.

When you buy online from e-Surgery, it will be delivered by Royal Mail, with delivery choices of Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm (learn more about e-Surgery delivery). Your test kit will arrive in discreet and recyclable packaging.

If you require any additional information about the Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit, e-Surgery offers a free Ask-a-Pharmacist service where you can speak to a trained UK healthcare professional. We’re here to help!