The short answer
Chlamydia is cured with antibiotics, usually completed within about one week. Your partner must be tested and treated at the same time, and you should both avoid sex until treatment is finished. Take every dose, even if symptoms disappear quickly.
After a positive swab, your doctor prescribes an antibiotic course. Some regimens use a single dose; others last about a week. Your doctor chooses based on your situation, including pregnancy.
During treatment
- Finish all doses
- No sex until you and your partner both finish
- Your partner tests and treats too (male partner testing)
Medicines are filled at a nearby pharmacy; see prescriptions and pharmacies.
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Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center