Chlamydia

Home Treatment

There is no home treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics, taken exactly as prescribed, normally cure chlamydia infections. Chlamydia does not cause long-term problems if it is treated before complications develop. Untreated chlamydia can lead to many complications.

Finding out that you have chlamydia may cause you to have negative thoughts or feelings about yourself or about sex. You may feel embarrassed, be angry at the person who infected you, or feel frustrated with treatment. You may want to seek counselling or join a support group for people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You may get counselling from a psychologist, a social worker, or another counsellor. STI health clinics may offer counselling and support groups.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Sabra L. Katz-Wise Ralph Poore	Last Updated: March 9, 2007
Medical Review:	Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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