No, chlamydia does not go away on its own. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, the infection can stay in your body and lead to serious health problems over time if it’s not treated.
If left untreated, chlamydia can cause complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can lead to infertility. In men, it can cause inflammation of the testicles (epididymitis) and also affect fertility. Chlamydia can also increase the risk of getting or spreading HIV.
The good news is that chlamydia is easily cured with antibiotics—usually a single dose of azithromycin or a short course of doxycycline. To fully get rid of the infection and avoid passing it to others, it’s important to:
• Get tested if you think you’ve been exposed.
• Take all of the prescribed antibiotics as directed.
• Avoid sex until you and your partner(s) have completed treatment.
• Make sure any recent partners also get tested and treated.
If you’re asking, “Can chlamydia go away without treatment?”—the answer is no. Prompt treatment is key.
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