Tests and treatment
To test for chlamydia, your doctor will ask for a sample of your 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 partner(s) should also get tested and treated. Usually, treatment is only one dose of a very effective antibiotic.
While waiting for test results and during treatment:
- do not have unsafe sex as you could infect each other again.
- do not drink alcohol as it will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and 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. You may also visit one of the metropolitan clinics (most are free, please 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
When phoning to make an appointment, press 3
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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 |
WA Population Health Units
(Those in bold provide clinical services)
| Location |
Telephone |
| North Metro | (08) 9380 7700 |
| South Metro | (08) 9431 0200 |
| Goldfields (Kalgoorlie-Boulder) | (08) 9080 8200 |
| Great Southern (Albany) | (08) 9842 7500 |
| Kimberley (Broome) | (08) 9194 1630 or (08) 9194 1646 |
| Midwest/Gascoyne (Carnarvon) |
(08) 9941 0515 |
| Midwest (Geraldton) |
(08) 9956 1985 or (08) 9956 1958 |
| Pilbara (South Hedland) |
(08) 9158 9222 or (08) 9158 9207 |
| Southwest (Bunbury) |
(08) 9781 2350 |
| Wheatbelt (Northam) |
(08) 9622 4320 |
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