Description
What you’re exactly testing with our STI test Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
With our STI test Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, your swab is checked in the laboratory for the presence of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These are the bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea. The result of the STI test will therefore tell you whether you have chlamydia and/or gonorrhea at the time of the test.
Package contents
The package contains everything you need to take a vaginal STI test in a professional manner. All steps are clearly explained in the package insert. In order to ensure a reliable result, it is important that you follow the instructions carefully.
About chlamydia and gonorrhea of the penis
You can get infected with chlamydia or gonorrhea of the penis if the bacteria gets to your penis. For example by having unprotected sex. The following symptoms are associated with chlamydia or gonorrhea of the penis:
- Transparent to yellow-green discharge, also known as a drip
- Pain when urinating
- With chlamydia: swollen or painful scrotum
About anal chlamydia and gonorrhea
You can get infected with anal chlamydia or gonorrhea if the bacteria gets to your anal muscosa. For example by having unprotected sex, or when infected vaginal fluid or semen ends up in your anus.
Anal chlamydia or gonorrhea can cause itching or irritation. Some people also get diarrhea or discover a discharge in the stool. However, many people with chlamydia or gonorrhea don’t get any symptoms at all. If in doubt, get yourself tested. If you have been tested negative for chlamydia or gonorrhea of the penis or vagina, it may be possible to test positive for anal chlamydia or gonorrhea.
About oral chlamydia and gonorrhea
An oral STI is an STI in your mouth or throat. You can get oral chlamydia or gonorrhea if the bacteria that causes the STI gets there. For example, when infected vaginal fluid or semen is transferred by giving oral sex.
Oral chlamydia or gonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. However, gonorrhea can lead to an inflammation in the throat, which causes a sore throat. This is not always the case, so if in doubt get yourself tested. If you have been tested negative for chlamydia or gonorrhea of the penis or vagina, it may be possible to test positive for anal chlamydia or gonorrhea.
About vaginal chlamydia and gonorrhea
You can get infected with vaginal chlamydia or gonorrhea if the bacteria gets to your vagina. For example by having unprotected sex. The following symptoms are associated with vaginal chlamydia or gonorrhea:
- More or different discharge than usual (with gonorrhea it’s often yellow-green or pus-like)
- Pain during sex or when urinating
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Bleeding when you are not having your period
Many people with chlamydia or gonorrhea don’t get any symptoms at all. If in doubt, get yourself tested. Better safe than sorry! Keep in mind that a negative vaginal STI test does not rule out an STI on any other body part.
Read more on our page about chlamydia and gonorrhea.
When can I take the STI test?
All STIs have a window period. This the time between the moment you’re infected and the moment when the STI is detectable. Both chlamydia and gonorrhea have a window period of 14 days, which means you should not test yourself until 14 days after you’ve had unprotected sex.
