How Is Chlamydia Treated in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can also be passed from pregnant women to their babies during childbirth.¹ If left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious complications in babies, such as:²

-Underdeveloped blood vessels in the eye

-Blood infection

-Swollen intestines

-Underdeveloped lungs

Treatment of chlamydia during the third trimester of pregnancy is essential to prevent transmission of the infection to the baby. The most common form of treatment is the use of antibiotics, which can be prescribed by a doctor.^{3, 4} Moreover, it is important to take all prescribed medications as directed and to finish the entire course of treatment to ensure that you and your baby are healthy. It is also important to abstain from sexual activity until the infection is completely cleared to avoid further spreading the infection.

If you're pregnant and are doubtful about having chlamydia infection, then talking to your doctor is advised. Or you can also get LifeCell's at-home Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test kit to be sure of sexual health! This simple yet effective kit allows you to test for 2 STDs at once that too from the comfort of your own home.

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