Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection among young people up to 25 years old. If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to reduced fertility and make it easier to contract other sexually transmitted infections.
Chlamydia is transmitted through unprotected sex, and many may not show any symptoms. Therefore, you can be a carrier without knowing it.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- In women, gonorrhoea usually affects the cervix, the urethra, or both.
- In men, the infection most often affects the urethra.
- Gonorrhea can also infect the throat and anus, often without causing symptoms. It can also cause eye infections.
- The infection can be transmitted through oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
When should you get tested?
You should get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea every time you have had unprotected sex with a new partner, or if you have one or more symptoms.
How does self-testing work
The self-testing stations are located inside marked toilets. The test for men consists of a simple urine sample, while women use a special Q-tip inserted into the vagina. The samples are then placed in an envelope and dropped into a mailbox. Everything takes place inside the toilet, so the test can be done discreetly.
A health nurse collects the samples, and you will receive your result within a couple of weeks if the test shows you have chlamydia. If you don't hear anything during this time, it means the test was negative. It’s important to remember that it usually takes at least two weeks from the time of infection for the disease to show up on a test.
Where are the self-testing stations
The self-testing is done inside marked toilets. See the description under your campus.
