If a sexual partner tells you that they have been diagnosed with chlamydia, it may mean you have chlamydia too. Your sexual partner may have got the infection from you, or you may have got it from them. We normally can’t tell, but what’s important is that you get treated.
Chlamydia usually doesn’t cause any symptoms so even if you feel okay you may still have the infection.
See your GP or local sexual health service. You will usually be tested and offered treatment for chlamydia. The treatment for chlamydia is very effective and safe so it is recommended that you take the treatment before waiting for the test result.
The chlamydia test is very simple to do. Usually you will need to give a urine sample.
If your chlamydia test is positive, you should tell all your other sexual partners from the last six months. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you do this.
If your test is positive, it doesn’t mean the person who told you gave you chlamydia. There is usually no way to tell who gave you chlamydia, or how long you have had it. That is why it is important to tell your other partners.
Being told you have been in contact with chlamydia can bring up a lot of different feelings. Sometimes you might feel upset or angry. It is a good idea to talk to your GP or sexual health service about these feelings and ask for help if you need it. The important thing for you is to get treatment.