Health Check
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chlamydia Vs Gonorrhea
4 mins | November 25, 2022
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, common among young sexually active individuals between 15-24 years of age. It spreads through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected individual and often shows no symptoms. Undetected or untreated Chlamydia can lead to fever, pelvic pain, and increased risk of infertility as well as HIV. However, it is curable if detected at an initial stage.
Gonorrhea is also prevalent among young sexually active individuals between 15-24 years of age. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and targets your throat, genitals, and rectum. Like most STDs, it spreads through sexual contact with an infected individual. If not treated on time, it can lead to epididymitis, with an increased risk of infertility and HIV.
STDs often show no noticeable symptoms and go undetected or untreated.
In fact, 10-50% of men never know that they have Gonorrhea or Chlamydia!
In such a scenario, the only way to rule out the possibility of an STI is through regular screening.
CDC recommends every sexually active man undergo a screening test for STDs once a year. Men with multiple sex partners should get tested as often as 3-6 months.
The majority of symptoms in males infected with Chlamydia & Gonorrhea never appear. But when they show up, these symptoms can be difficult to comprehend.
Therefore, a screening test can help you get definite answers about your sexual health & well-being, especially if you are experiencing:
- Painful urination
- Painful or swollen testicles
- Discharge from the penise
- Burning or itching around the penis opening
- Swelling and redness around the penile opening
- Sore throat
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea are curable when detected on time. But if neglected, the resulting consequences are far worse than their symptoms!
When not detected and treated on time, bacterial STIs can directly impact your sexual and reproductive health, causing:
- Infertility
- Scarring of the urethra
- Arthritis
- Chronic pelvic pain.
- Inflammation of the tube that holds testicles in men
A negative test indicates no infection at the time of the test. However, it is crucial to ensure your sexual well-being no matter how healthy you feel and take the test yearly as recommended by CDC. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are curable when detected on time, making regular screening a must!
A positive test indicates the presence of active Chlamydia or Gonorrhea infection. These bacterial STIs are curable with timely treatment. If left untreated, these infections can lead to various health issues such as infertility, HIV and more.
If your results are positive, you can:
Speak to our Health Expert: Get in touch with our in-house Health Expert to get guidance on possible treatment and the best way forward.
Treatment: Chlamydia & Gonorrhea are curable, given the treatment starts on time. Consult your physician to get guidance on appropriate treatment for your condition.
Repeat Testing: Take a test again once you have completed the course of your treatment.
Partner Testing: Your partner(s) should get tested and treated for Chlmaydia & Gonorrhea in order to avoid reinfection.
Detection of Chlamydia
Detection of Gonorrhea
Insight into the sexual health status
Recommendations to guide you further
Diagnosis of related health complications
Insights on severity of the symptoms
Infertility status and other related details
Insights on STIs not covered in the panel
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Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that can affect sexually active men. Caused by the bacterias Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia & Gonorrhea are the most commonly reported STDs and often co-exist. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing can help you detect these STDs before they cause serious health issues for you or your partner, including infertility, pelvic pain, and even HIV.
As per WHO, it is estimated that millions of people are affected by Chlamydia and Gonorrhea every year.
Symptoms of Chlamydia in men
Symptoms of Chlamydia in Men
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can be passed on from one individual to the other through sexual contact, including oral and anal sex. An infection in one site on the body can travel to a different site; for instance, an oral infection can be transmitted to the partner's genitals via oral sex.
The incubation period for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can differ for each individual. Typically, the symptoms appear within one to three weeks of initial exposure to the bacteria. However, it can also take several months for the symptoms to show up. If you feel or know that you have been exposed to Chlamydia or Gonorrhea, take your first test after seven days.
If ignored or left undetected, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can have serious effects on a man's health and overall well-being. This includes: -Infertility -Scarring of the Urethra -Arthritis -Chronic pelvic pain -Inflammation of the tube that holds testicles in men
Any sexually active man is at risk of developing chlamydia and gonorrhea infection. However, roughly 70% of Gonorrhea infections are among people between 15 and 24 years of age. Men in homosexual relationships are also at a higher risk of developing these infections.
Yes, most of the time Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections are symptomless. Both conditions are curable if detected early. That's why regular screening is important no matter how healthy you feel.
In case you have a history of other STDs, we recommend you consult your doctor for regular screening and attend follow-ups in person to ensure there is no recurrence.
This test screens for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea which are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affecting sexually active men. Please note that this test only helps to rule out Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections in the genital and urinary tract.
Each year there are approximately 1.5 million cases of Chlamydia and 350,000 cases of Gonorrhea reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, yearly screening is a must for:
This test helps to detect the exact bacterial growth like Chlamydia trachomatis, which leads to chlamydia, and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae leading to Gonorrhea, from your examined sample for Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test. So you can attain a clear understanding of both infections through a single test.
CDC recommends yearly Chlamydia and Gonorrhea screening for all sexually active men. Those with multiple partners should be tested as often as 3-6 months.
If you order this at-home testing kit, your sample will arrive at LifeCell laboratories for processing. LifeCell is a CAP and NABL-accredited lab in India. Our screening would evaluate the sample processing at its highest level of accreditations.
es, the expiration date of the kit is marked on the box and it may vary for each kit.
The kit will be delivered in plain, discreet packaging and will not mention what's inside. You will also receive a similar plain and discreet return shipping bag to maintain complete privacy.
Yes, it is always a good idea for couples to test themselves for sexually transmitted infections simultaneously, avoiding the chances of possible reinfection. However, this kit can only screen or test one male at a time. If your partner wishes to get tested, they can order a kit separately.
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After the sample collection, pack the collection tube in a biohazard bag and then place it inside the kit box. You can keep the kit containing the sample at room temperature. The next step is to log in to your dashboard and schedule an at-home sample pick-up. You can arrange a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.
Since weekend shipping is not operated by our logistics partner, the sample will take more time to reach us. Hence we suggest that you plan your collection between Monday through Friday.
If you are unable to collect your sample on the day your kit arrives, ensure to store it at room temperature. We recommend you keep it in a place that doesn't escape your sight so that you remember to collect your sample timely. As soon as you collect your sample, make a dispatch request and continue to keep the kit at room temperature.
Yes, LifeCell provides you with a sample pick-up service. Login to your dashboard and schedule an at-home sample pick-up once you have successfully collected your sample. You can also arrange a same-day pick-up (Monday- Saturday) before 11:00 AM.
You will receive your Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test report within 2 working days after the sample reaches the lab.
You can access and download your report anytime & anywhere by logging in to your dashboard using your credentials.
Apart from LifeCell, no one will have access to your results. Only you can access your personalized dashboard and view or download your report.
Your Chlamydia and Gonorrhea report will give you insight into your sexual health and help you know whether you have been infected with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea or not. These infections are mostly curable and can be treated with a course of antibiotics taken orally.
Positive test A positive test indicates the presence of active infection. Chlamydia & Gonorrhea are curable with timely treatment. If left untreated, these infections can lead to various health issues such as Infertility, pelvic pain, and more.
Negative Result: A negative test indicates no infection at the time of the test. However, it is crucial to ensure your sexual well-being no matter how healthy you feel and take the test yearly as recommended by CDC. Most STDs are curable when detected on time, making regular screening a must!
Reinfection after treatment is possible for anyone who comes into sexual contact with an infected person. Ensure that your partner is also tested and treated for possible infections simultaneously. As per CDC, you and your partner should take a retest 3 months following a positive diagnosis to reduce the chances of reinfection.
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