Anal Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia Test
Anal Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia Test
Get tested for anal chlamydia and gonorrhoea from the privacy of your home. Buy a test online, collect a sample and send it to our partner lab. Our doctors provide a complete results report and tell you what to do next within 72 hours.
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The rectal swab test is a convenient home test kit for anal chlamydia and anal gonorrhea. It checks for both infections in the anus and is recommended for anyone who has had unprotected anal sex. The test is quick and simple - all you need to do is use the swab provided to take a rectal sample.
Order a test for anal chlamydia and gonorrhea from Superdrug - our service is fast, discreet and completely confidential. Once you have taken your sample you need to post it to our partner laboratory. Your test results will be available within 2 - 3 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. Delivery and postage are free.
Anal Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test Kit Prices
| Pack Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 test kit(s) | €43.00 |
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About Anal Chlamydia And Gonorrhoea Test
How the Test Works
The rectal swab allows you to check for sexually transmitted diseases at home, without having to visit your GP. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be transmitted during anal sex. When you take an ordinary test for either of these STIs you are likely to be provided with a swab to use on your genitals or a urine test.
However, neither of these tests will detect the presence of chlamydia or gonorrhea bacteria in the anus. If you have had unprotected anal sex, you should get tested using a rectal swab test. Both infections can lead to serious complications if they remain undetected.
You can also catch STIs in the anus when engaging in vaginal sex, as the bacteria can travel and cause an infection in the anus.
Anal Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection transmitted during sexual intercourse. It can be transmitted during anal sex, especially when having unprotected sex without a condom. Often, gonorrhea remains asymptomatic, which means that it doesn’t cause any symptoms. As many people are unaware that they are infected, the infection can easily spread. Anal gonorrhea is treated with an injection of the antibiotic Ceftriaxone and azithromycin tablets.
Anal Chlamydia
Although it is not very well known, anal chlamydia is a very common condition. In a study by the sexual health clinic at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 8% of the men who have sex with men attending their clinic for an STI screening had anal chlamydia. 69% of the men who tested positive for chlamydia had no symptoms.
A rectal chlamydia infection can not only spread and cause complications, it also increases your risk of contracting other sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. The study found that 38% of the men whose rectal swab came back positive for chlamydia were also HIV positive.
If you have engaged in unprotected anal sex you should get tested for chlamydia using a rectal swab. You should also consider getting tested for HIV to ensure you are diagnosed and treated appropriately.
In many cases, anal chlamydia remains symptomless. However, some men experience the following symptoms:
- rectal pain
- diarrhoea
- bleeding from the anus
- swelling around the anus
- discharge