Tests and treatment
To test for chlamydia, your doctor will ask you for a sample of urine. Most men will not require any more testing, but women usually also need a swab taken from the vagina (which you may do for yourself if you prefer).
If your test is positive, your doctor will prescribe a simple antibiotic treatment. Your sexual partners should also get tested and treated. Usually, this means only one dose of a very effective antibiotic.
Do not have unsafe sex while you or your partner are taking the treatment. You could infect each other again.
Do not drink alcohol while taking the treatment. The alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. You might also forget about having safe sex.
Protect yourself and your partner by practising safe sex.
Where to go for testing and treatment
Confidential tests and treatment are available from your GP or a doctor of your choice, or you could visit one of these metropolitan clinics (most are free, phone first to see if you need an appointment):
Fremantle Hospital
Infectious Diseases, B2 Clinic
Alma Street , Fremantle
Telephone: (08) 9431 2149 |
Royal Perth Hospital
Sexual Health Clinic
Ainslie House, Murray St, Perth
Telephone: (08) 9224 2178 |
FPWA - Sexual Health Services
70 Roe Street , Northbridge
Telephone: (08) 9227 6177 or 1800 198 205 toll-free
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Quarry Health Centre
(For under 25’s)
Rear, 7 Quarry Street, Fremantle
Telephone: (08) 9430 4544 |
Women’s Health Services
100 Aberdeen Street , Northbridge
Telephone: (08) 9227 8122 or
1800 998 399 toll-free |
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
156 Wittenoom Street , Perth
Telephone: (08) 9421 3888 |
Regional Population Health Units
(Those in bold provide clinical services)
Albany (08)
9842 7500
Broome (08) 9194 1630
Bunbury (08) 9781 2350
Carnarvon (08) 9941 0560
Geraldton (08) 9956 1985
Kalgoorlie-Boulder (08) 9080 8200
Northam (08) 9622 4320
South Hedland (08) 9172 8333 |
