Chlamydia
is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can be contracted
through unprotected sexual contact. This STI is the most commonly
contracted in the UK and can be caused by the bacterium known as
chlamydia trachomatis. Nearly 50% of men and 75% of women who have
contracted this infection experience no symptoms. Like any other
bacterial infection, chlamydia is generally asymptomatic and can be
diagnosed with the help of a chlamydia test or a full STI screening
test. If the test results are positive, you may be prescribed
treatment for chlamydia. One of the popular antibiotic prescription
medications available is Doxycycline.
You
should not stop taking the medication, even if you no longer
experience the symptoms, until the prescribed time. To further ensure
that the infection is cured, you can take the chlamydia test around
two weeks after completing your prescribed course. Although
Doxycycline is a low dosage medication, certain medical conditions
that you may be suffering from can cause adverse effects. You should
also inform your doctor about any other medications – prescription,
non-prescription or herbal - that you are taking before starting this
antibiotic. This is to avoid adverse effects that such interaction
may cause.