Is it normal to have discharge after being treated for Chlamydia?

Is it normal to have discharge after being treated for Chlamydia?

Over three-quarters of people have no symptoms after infection with chlamydia. Chlamydia symptoms may include milky discharge from the genitals and pain when urinating. It is more common to have discharge from the penis than the vagina. Less common symptoms include pain or swelling in the testicles.

How long does discharge last after being treated for Chlamydia?

How long does it take for my symptoms to clear? On antibiotics, azithromycin or doxycycline, symptoms usually settle quickly. Pain on passing urine and discharge go within a week, pelvic or testicular pain can take two weeks and menstrual irregularities should improve by the next cycle.

Can you have normal discharge with Chlamydia?

Chlamydia infections do occasionally present with symptoms—like mucus- and pus-containing cervical discharges, which can come out as an abnormal vaginal discharge in some women.

Is there a lot of discharge with Chlamydia?

Top things to know about chlamydia: Chlamydia symptoms can include pus-like yellow discharge; frequent or painful urination; spotting between periods or after sex; and/or rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge.

Can you still have chlamydia symptoms after treatment?

The symptoms of chlamydia typically disappear once you finish your antibiotics. This can vary in time, as some chlamydia antibiotic courses are one dose taken on one day, while others last longer.

Are chlamydia symptoms constant?

Chlamydia doesn’t usually cause any symptoms. So you may not realize that you have it. People with chlamydia who have no symptoms can still pass the disease to others. If you do have symptoms, they may not appear until several weeks after you have sex with an infected partner.

How can I tell if my chlamydia is gone?

When will the signs and symptoms go away?

• Discharge or pain when you urinate should improve within a week.
• Bleeding between periods or heavier periods should improve by your next period.
• Pelvic pain and pain in the testicles should start to improve quickly but may take up to two weeks to go away.

Why are my chlamydia symptoms coming back?

A 2014 study suggests that chlamydia can live in the gastrointestinal tract and reinfect the genitals, causing chlamydia symptoms to reappear after the genital infection went away.

How do you know if you still have chlamydia after treatment?

If you take the treatment according to the instructions, you won’t usually need a test to check the chlamydia has gone. If you’re aged under 25, you should be offered a repeat test 3 months after finishing the treatment. This is because you’re at a higher risk of getting chlamydia again.