Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Action Plan
Your Wet "Down There" Action Plan is below Disclaimer: The Wet Down There Action Plan is meant as a guide and does not substitute for an examination from your personal physician
What you have: Looks like you might have Gonorrhea or ChlamydiaGonorrhea and Chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections that typically present with a pus-like vaginal discharge. They are frequently accompanied by pelvic pain. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI). Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are like 2 peas in a pod and there is no good way to tell them apart without lab testing. It is also common to have an individual contract both infections at the same time so we typically treat for both regardless. (This can mean both oral and injection antibiotics)
This is the view from down there;
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia on the cervix
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Pus-like discharge from gonorrhea/chlamydia
How (or why) did you get it? Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections, meaning that to contract either one, you have to have had intercourse with an infected partner.
Common myth about contracting Gonorrhea or Chlamydia: No they are not transmitted by physical contact from a public restroom or a dirty toilet seat.
What can you do about it? See a medical provider to get evaluated and treated, plain and simple. If you think you might have a sexually transmitted infection; avoid sexual contact or IF you must- at least have your partner wear a condom (which can limit spreading the infection somewhat)
When to see a doctor? Vaginal discharge or pelvic pain occurring after sexual contact.
What to expect from your doctor? 1. A pelvic exam for visual assessment. 2. Vaginal discharge samples/swaps to be collected and sent to the lab for testing. 3. It makes sense to get tested for other sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, trichomonas, HIV and hepatitis B & C. Prescription antibiotics like- ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and azithromycin (Zithromax) are commonly used to treat Gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections. Note: Your sexual partner(s) needs to get treated too.
©Healthgist.com- Honest health talk for the busy woman
What you have: Looks like you might have Gonorrhea or ChlamydiaGonorrhea and Chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections that typically present with a pus-like vaginal discharge. They are frequently accompanied by pelvic pain. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI). Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are like 2 peas in a pod and there is no good way to tell them apart without lab testing. It is also common to have an individual contract both infections at the same time so we typically treat for both regardless. (This can mean both oral and injection antibiotics)
This is the view from down there;
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia on the cervix
©Healthgist.com- Honest health talk for the busy woman
Pus-like discharge from gonorrhea/chlamydia
How (or why) did you get it? Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections, meaning that to contract either one, you have to have had intercourse with an infected partner.
Common myth about contracting Gonorrhea or Chlamydia: No they are not transmitted by physical contact from a public restroom or a dirty toilet seat.
What can you do about it? See a medical provider to get evaluated and treated, plain and simple. If you think you might have a sexually transmitted infection; avoid sexual contact or IF you must- at least have your partner wear a condom (which can limit spreading the infection somewhat)
When to see a doctor? Vaginal discharge or pelvic pain occurring after sexual contact.
What to expect from your doctor? 1. A pelvic exam for visual assessment. 2. Vaginal discharge samples/swaps to be collected and sent to the lab for testing. 3. It makes sense to get tested for other sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, trichomonas, HIV and hepatitis B & C. Prescription antibiotics like- ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and azithromycin (Zithromax) are commonly used to treat Gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections. Note: Your sexual partner(s) needs to get treated too.
©Healthgist.com- Honest health talk for the busy woman
