Chlamydia

Chlamydia services offered in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows and Mt. Prospect, IL

An estimated 1.6 million Americans receive a chlamydia diagnosis each year, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. NewMed Immediate Care specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia in adults and adolescents. Its experienced medical team offers medications to clear the infection and safe sex resources to protect against additional complications. Call the Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, or Mount Prospect, Illinois, office to schedule a chlamydia screening or book a consultation online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that spreads from person to person through sexual contact, including oral, anal, and vaginal sex.

Without treatment, chlamydia can cause damage to the female reproductive system, increasing risk factors for miscarriage, infertility, and life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.

NewMed Immediate Care offers a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults and adolescents to get treatment for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Its skilled medical team offers comprehensive health exams and diagnostic testing to confirm a chlamydia infection. They also design a personalized treatment plan to clear the infection and reduce your risk of complications.

What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

While chlamydia can cause symptoms in women and men, many people with an infection can remain asymptomatic for years. For this reason, it’s important to schedule routine screenings for chlamydia and other STDs if you have unprotected sex with a partner or if you’re unsure of their medical history.

You should also schedule chlamydia testing at NewMed Immediate Care if you develop symptoms like:

Foul-smelling vaginal or penile discharge
Burning sensations with urination
Rectal bleeding
Swollen testicles

The medical team offers on-site diagnostic testing, including urine tests and vaginal swabs, to check for an active chlamydia infection.

How is chlamydia treated?

Chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics. The NewMed Immediate Care team prescribes the medications and ensures you know how to take them correctly. If you don’t take all of the antibiotics, the infection can return.

It’s important that you avoid having sexual contact with anyone during your treatment or while you still have symptoms. Your provider can let you know when it’s safe to resume intimate activities to prevent the spread of infection to others.

You can discuss with the team how often you need routine STD screenings based on your health and lifestyle. The providers also offer resources you can use to practice safe sex and prevent additional infections and related complications.

If untreated chlamydia results in reproductive health issues, the team can discuss your options for treatment or refer you to a provider for specialized care.

Call the NewMed Immediate Care office nearest to you to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for chlamydia symptoms, visit as a walk-in, or book an appointment online today.