But many women don't have any symptoms and don't know that they are infected. Men can have discharge from the penis and a burning feeling with urination, or no symptoms at all. Yes, but this test is not 100 percent accurate. It will correctly diagnose most women who have chlamydia. Since the treatment for chlamydia is very safe, we usually recommend treatment whenever we get a positive test result, even though we know some of these women do not have chlamydia.
Several antibiotics are very effective.
It is extremely important to take the antibiotics as directed. We also recommend re-testing a week after you have finished your treatment. Using condoms and a spermicide every time you have intercourse. Having intercourse with one steady partner who doesn't have chlamydia and who has sex only with you. Making sure your current partner has also been treated if you have been treated for chlamydia.