# Chlamydia treatment course guide

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Updated: 2026-09-08. AI-assisted editorial information; not clinically reviewed.

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## The short answer

Treatment needs to sit within a testing and partner-care pathway. Completing a medicine course does not protect against reinfection. Ask the clinician when sex can resume and whether retesting or follow-up is needed in your circumstances.

## Understanding your options

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection that often causes no symptoms. Testing matters because treatment decisions should not rely only on how someone feels.

Confirmed infection is treated with an appropriate antibiotic course. NHS sexual health clinics offer testing, treatment and confidential advice.

## Who may be suitable?

Disclose pregnancy, allergies, other medicines and any symptoms suggesting complications. A partner may need testing and treatment too.

## Side effects and precautions

Follow the clinician’s instructions about completing treatment and when sex can resume. Do not share medicines with a partner.

## When to get help

Pelvic pain, testicular pain, fever or feeling very unwell needs prompt assessment.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 999. For urgent advice, contact the appropriate local NHS service.

## Progress and follow-up

Follow advice about repeat testing and partner notification. Reinfection is possible after successful treatment.

## Questions to ask

How should my partner and I coordinate testing and treatment?

- Which tests are appropriate and when?

- How will partner notification be handled?

- Do I need repeat testing after treatment?

## Treatment approaches

### Chlamydia antibiotic course

Treatment needs to sit within a testing and partner-care pathway. Completing a medicine course does not protect against reinfection. Ask the clinician when sex can resume and whether retesting or follow-up is needed in your circumstances.

Full guide: https://www.sanarahealth.co.uk/medicines/chlamydia/chlamydia-antibiotic-course/

## Costs

The provider confirms current prices. Include assessment, supply, follow-up, delivery and repeat charges. This guide does not provide a guaranteed quote.

Cost planner: https://www.sanarahealth.co.uk/tools/treatment-cost/

## Sources

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chlamydia/

https://assets.pharmacyregulation.org/files/2024-11/how-to-keep-safe-when-getting-medicines-or-treatment-online.pdf