About 3 million cases of chlamydia are reported every year in the United States. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It has spread worldwide as a very common disease. It infects both men and women.
Most people do not notice symptoms of this disease. Unfortunately, it takes a long time to discover and get treated. It makes the spread of disease easily.
In the following article, we would read about this in detail.
It can lead to short and long-term consequences. Untreated chlamydia often leads to serious and permanent damages to one’s body. It can cause some severe complications such as ectopic pregnancy. Also, it affects eyes, joints, and infants.
Thus, it is very important to treat this disease. Being a very common disease, you must be aware of its causes and symptoms. Most people are not aware of the many home remedies to cure chlamydia.
It is true that are many medications available. But as you know home remedies are becoming more popular these days.
Don’t you think there is something special in home remedies? Yes, most of them are harmless. They do not have side effects, unlike the conventional medications. Their effectiveness makes them so popular. There is a myth that it cannot be cured.
However, it can be cured and treated. You can cure it with antibiotics. But think of the harmful effects they may cause to your body. Home remedies are natural and effective. Before taking antibiotics, go for natural ones.
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What Is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is one of the very common sexually transmitted diseases. Basically, it is a bacterial infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It usually affects a woman’s cervix but can affect throat or rectum.
The infection in cervix leads to infertility in some women. Men usually get chlamydia inside the penis, rectum, and throat.
Patients with chlamydia often don’t develop visible signs and symptoms. That is why it goes unnoticed. This leads to the disease to spread to other parts as well. It spreads very easily through incidental contact, vaginal, anal or oral sex.
Home Remedies To Treat Chlamydia
1. Garlic
Garlic is a natural and effective home ingredient to treat chlamydia. It is one of the best natural antibiotics and anti-viral spices. People often use it to fight back various infections such as folliculitis.
Garlic kills the bacteria that cause the infection. It has antibacterial properties that make it so powerful in curing this infection.
How To Use Garlic?
You can eat three to four raw garlic cloves per day before or during a meal. It is definitely not fascinating at all as garlic has a very foul aroma and taste. But it is best when eaten raw.
If you don’t like the idea of eating raw garlic, include it in your diet. You can make its chutney or take with food. You can add raw garlic to green salads or in your soup.
You can also make garlic juice but don’t add sugar or honey.
If this also does not appeal you, then buy the garlic capsules. Garlic capsules are available at food stores that you can take orally. Ensure to maintain the same amount as that of raw garlic cloves.
CAUTION– Eating raw garlic can cause the foul odor in some individuals. Also, avoid garlic as a treatment if you have diabetes. People with diabetes consuming raw garlic may suffer from complications in blood clotting.
Also, make sure to take the given number of cloves. Don’t go beyond four cloves as it may result in diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
2. Sage
A perennial herbal plant that is one of the best home remedies is sage. It helps you to kick off the bacterial infection. It strengthens and cleans out the immune system naturally. Sage tea will help to reduce the symptoms of this disease.
You will notice a relief in the symptoms within a week. It can take more time depending on the severity of the condition. You can completely trust sage leaves to treat chlamydia as no side effects have been reported yet.
How To Use?
Sage tea
Things You Will Need
- 50 mg of sage leaves
- 250 ml of water
Method
- Start by boiling 250 ml of water.
- Crush the sage leaves and drop them into the boiling water.
- Let them steep for about four to five minutes.
- Strain the water and drink this tea daily until it wards off the infection. Drink at least two to three times a day.
NOTE- Avoid adding sugar or milk to this tea. It is actually not a tea but the only solution of sage leaves.
You can also store this mixture in the refrigerator if you find it cumbersome. But the freshly prepared tea is better.
3. Echinacea
Echinacea is an effective herbal remedy having many health benefits. It is antibacterial and provides you immunity. It is an excellent herb to treat chlamydia than most of the medications.
It works as a tonic for the immune system and cleanses out the lymphatic vessels of your body. It does so by killing most of the pathogens including the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
The white blood cells (leukocytes) fight back diseases and prevent you from various infections. They are the warriors of your body. Echinacea stimulates the production of these leukocytes in the blood.
Your immune system becomes so strong to fight against chlamydia in the future too. I think it is another good reason to try out this herb for treating chlamydia.
How To Use?
Prepare Echinacea tea for the best results.
Things You Will Need
- 4-5 Echinacea leaves
- 1 cup of water
Method
- Add leaves to the boiling water.
- Let it steep for 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the water and drink this tea for two times a day.
You can also take tinctures or capsules of Echinacea. It is a very well-known herb that is why available in powdered form. Take this herb three to four times a day in any form that suits you.
The best form is consuming tea made from Echinacea herb. Follow this remedy for 10-15 days to get rid of the bacterium and infection.
4. Goldenseal
Berberine present in goldenseal works as an antibacterial agent. It kills the pathogenic bacteria and increases your white blood cells count in the blood. This herb boosts your immunity by strengthening your immune system.
It makes the body less prone to infections or pathogens. Your body gets then fights against the chlamydia infection.
Goldenseal is antimicrobial and antibacterial that help eliminates symptoms of chlamydia. You can also prepare a douche from goldenseal to get relief from pain and itching. You can follow the given method to prepare a douche.
How To Use?
Preparing a douche
Things You Will Need
- 1 goldenseal capsule
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup of lukewarm water
Method
- Take out powder from one capsule of goldenseal.
- Mix it in a cup of water with ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Stir the solution to mix all the ingredients well.
- Make sure the ingredients get dissolved completely in the water.
- Wait for five minutes and then use the douche.
- Use the douche for at least ten days to get rid of the bacterial infection.
Another Method Of Consuming Goldenseal
Consume up to 1000 milligrams of goldenseal herb. Make sure to consume it two to three times a day for 10-12 days. It will help you eradicate the infection completely within a week or two.
5. Azadirachta Indica
Neem is the common name for Azadirachta indica. You must be aware of the limitless benefits the plant of this herb provides. People have used this herb for years and still, it has got a lot of popularity.
The seeds, the leaves and the oil extracted from this plant are high in antibacterial properties. Creams made from this herb have proved to be much beneficial for treating chlamydia.
A study done on vaginally infected patients revealed that Azardirachta based creams helps in eliminatingthe symptoms of chlamydia. Quinine was the ancient treatment of malaria and other infections.
The cream contained three natural components:
- Purified extracts from the seeds of Azadirachta indica
- Quinine hydrochloride
- Saponins extracted from the pericarp of Sapindusmukorossi
The patients applied 5 ml of the cream every night for 14 days. By the 8th day, swabs were taken from the infected patients. They illustrated that C. trachomatis was not present in the cervix or vagina. The bacteria were not present in even a single subject.
This study indicated that Azadirachta indica is the most effective remedy to treat chlamydia.
How To Use?
Obviously, the creams are best to treat this infection. But you can also prepare a tea from the leaves of this plant. Drinking tea helps reduce the symptoms of chlamydia.
How To Prepare A Douche?
Things You Will Need
- Leaves of Azadirachta indica (around 50)
- 1 cup of water
Method
- Add the leaves to one cup of boiling water.
- Let it steep for three to four minutes.
- Strain the water and use it as a douche.
- Use this douche for two times a day to kill the bacteria.
You may use one of the ways or a combination of two ways. Whatever form you use, this wonderful antibacterial agent will treat chlamydia.
6. Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is another excellent herb to treat chlamydia. It works as an antiseptic and antibacterial that cure infections caused by pathogens. It helps cure the urinary tract infections associated with chlamydia.
Saw palmetto is high in fatty acids and phytosterols that speed up the healing process of infected tissues. It can cure severe and mild chlamydia. It may treat various other sexual infections.
CAUTION- consuming this herb in large quantities results in diarrhea.
7. Cat’s Claw
Cat’s claw is basically an ancient herbal remedy. Chinese people often use it to treat bacterial infections for ages. It is well-known to eliminate the chlamydia infection.
Cat’s claw is another best herbal remedy to cure chlamydia. It is antimicrobial and antibacterial. That is why it cleans up the body of infectious bacteria. Not only bacteria, it can kill some harmful pathogens too. Thus, it enhances your overall immunity.
Dosage is 500 milligrams of this herb for at least three to four times a day. Consume for two weeks. You can find it in health food stores.
Note:
- Avoid this herb if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patients who have gone organ transplant recently must avoid this.
- It must not be taken with anticoagulant medicines.
8. Olive Tree Extract
Olive oil extract is a very effective and natural home remedy to treat chlamydia. It has antibacterial properties that kill most of the infectious bacteria. Olive tree extract boosts your immunity.
Oleuropein present in olive tree extract reduces inflammation and kills the bacteria. It has an added benefit that it is available in many forms. You can consume it in any form such as liquid concentrate, powder, capsules, or a salve.
However, unlike some other herbs, it does not depend on the form. Despite the route you choose, it will help treat and cure chlamydia.
How To Use?
You can consume the olive oil extract orally for three times a day. Else you can rub it directly on your infected areas. Repeat both the processes for three to four times a day.
9. Turmeric
Turmeric is a common herb used in many households. It is basically used in foods and health drinks. People often drink turmeric milk to treat cold and cough. Not only this, it has a number of health benefits.
Though, many people consider it as a spice. But rather than a spice, it is actually an herb that is used in many Indian foods such as curries. Turmeric is anti-bacterial and antiseptic. It works wonders for treating infections.
It also speeds up the healing process of the infected cells. The free radicals induce infection in the tissues and make them prone to bacteria. Ultimately, it decreases the body’s immunity.
Consumption of this herb helps eradicate free radicals from your body. Turmeric is an excellent herb that lowers the symptoms of this infection. It also reduces your discomfort and pain associated with chlamydia.
Turmeric will help your body fight back infections. Regular consumption of turmeric in milk can prevent you from many microbial attacks. You can consume it in milk or add it to your diet. Adding turmeric to your diet is quite an easy and effective method.
How To Use?
Things You Will Need
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 cup of milk
Method
- First, boil a cup of milk in a pan for about 10 minutes.
- Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder to it.
- Switch off the flame and stir the mixture well.
- Drink the milk for two times a day.
Along with this milk, you must include turmeric in your foods and other drinks. For example- You can add turmeric to curries or other foods. Consume turmeric for at least ten days to get relief from the infection.
10. Usnea
Usnea is commonly known as ‘Old Man’s Beard’. It is a wonderful antiviral herb that treats a number of infections. Consumption of usnea with algae and moss helps you to fight the infection. Not only affecting chlamydia but also induces immunity to fight against virus or fungal infections.
It will prove your body’s immunity and fight the bacteria. This lets your body quickly heal the infected tissues from chlamydia. As usnea acts as an antiseptic, it kills most of the pathogenic bacteria and virus. You can take it either in the form of tea or through capsules.
How To Use?
For preparing usnea tea
Things You Will Need
- 500 milligrams of usnea
- 1 cup of boiling water
Method
- Take about 500 milligrams of usnea and grind the leaves.
- Add the leaves to boiling water.
- Let it steep for about four minutes.
- Strain the water and drink it for three times a day. Repeat this remedy for one week. The antiseptic and antimicrobial properties will help relieve the symptoms of chlamydia quickly.
Note- Avoid adding sugar or milk to this tea. Keep it simple and only add what is given above.
11. Curd
Curd has the bacteria Lactobacillus that is good bacteria. Unlike the pathogenic bacteria, it is good for your health. Doctors usually advise consuming curd daily. It is often seen that people consuming curd daily are fit.
But the curd that is homemade. The homemade curd is delicious and treats chlamydia. It boosts your immune system and is very effective in treating infections.
Good bacteria killing the bad bacteria. How wonderful is that? The curd that is available in the markets is less beneficial. It contains added sweeteners and preservatives. Similarly, you can eat unsweetened yogurt that is homemade.
Natural yogurt is similar to curd and has the same properties. You must consume one cup of curd or yogurt per day. Regular consumption of these probiotic will prevent your body from various infections.
It will naturally enhance your body’s ability to fight the infections. It produces good bacteria in your body that kill the harmful bacteria. It is better to make natural curd at your place.
Else, you can buy it from health food stores or organic stores. Ensure that you are consuming natural curd or yogurt. It must not contain any added sugars. Below is the recipe was given to make curd at home. From my opinion, it is always better to make curd at home.
12. Avocados
Avocados are very effective in treating chlamydia. Consuming an avocado daily can be an effective cure for chlamydia. They are high in nutrients and vitamins. These vitamins protect your body from foreign particles like pathogens.
Avocados are also rich in folate, glutathione, and vitamin E. The antioxidants present in avocado eliminate the symptoms of this disease.
How To Consume?
Eat an avocado daily or make its juice. Consume this for at least 10 days.
13. Lemon
Lemon is high in vitamin C. it is very effective in treating chlamydia. the vitamins strengthen your immune system and fight the infection.
It has anti-inflammatory properties that cure chlamydia. Another benefit is the ease of its consumption. You can take as lemon water or sprinkle on your food.
How To Use?
Things You Will Need
- 1 lemon
- 1 glass of water
Method
- Squeeze a lemon into one glass of water.
- Do not add sugar.
- Drink the lemon water after stirring well for two times a day.
- Repeat this remedy for 10-12 days.
14. Green Tea
Green tea is another herbal remedy to treat chlamydia. It is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols. They protect the body against further infections.
You can either use green tea bags or its powder. You can also use green tea leaves. Here I am giving a recipe to prepare green tea from its leaves.
How To Use?
Things You Will Need
- One teaspoon of green tea leaves
- 1 cup of water
Method
- Add the leaves to boiling water.
- Let it steep for about 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the water and drink it for two times a day.
Repeat this remedy for 10 days to get satisfied results.
15. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is like magic to your skin. Whether it is about hair or skin, Aloe Vera always comes to our minds. It enhances the texture of hair. It works wonders on the skin.
Apart from this, it can also treat infections like chlamydia. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is high in polysaccharide components. These boost your immune system. It also speeds up your recovery process.
Along with it, it flushes out toxins from your body. It is also rich in vitamin C, E, and B-complex.
How To Use?
- Apply Aloe Vera gel directly to the infected area. Massage with it gently.
- You can also make a delicious smoothie of Aloe Vera. Consume it for three times a day.
- You can also use a combination of both the forms.
16. Indian Lilac
Indian lilac is anti-inflammatory and antifungal. Its bark and leaves are antibacterial. It kills the bacteria and fights the infection.
It is a natural and excellent remedy to cure chlamydia. It also boosts your immunity. It is also a component of various creams for allergies.
How To Use?
Apply the extracted oil on the affected area. Repeat this for three times a day for two weeks.
17. Astragalus
The roots of this plant are a great remedy to treat chlamydia. The roots are high in amino acids, flavonoids and trace minerals. The herb is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Thus, it kills the bacteria and boosts your immunity. It acts as an energizer that rejuvenates the tissues of your body. The root is available in the form of supplements.
How To Consume?
You can have its tincture for two to three times a day. (3-5 drops at one time)
CAUTION- Avoid it when you are suffering from fever.
How Can You Get Chlamydia?
You can get chlamydia by vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner.
Unlike AIDS, even sexual contact with genitals can cause chlamydia. Even if your partner does not ejaculate, you can still get this infection.
If you have had chlamydia in the past, you can still get it. This can happen when you have unprotected sex or a new partner having chlamydia.
Newborn babies can get it through their infected mothers.
Causes Of Chlamydia
The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis cause this infection. Unlike most of the sexually transmitted diseases, it can even spread due to the contact of genitals. Even if you are using condoms, there is skin to skin contact through which you may develop chlamydia.
This bacterium is present on the surface of the affected area so even a touch can lead to its transfer. Unprotected sex is the major cause of the spread of this disease.
Before you indulge in unprotected sex, always ensure that your partner is not suffering from chlamydia or any STIs.
A woman with chlamydia may pass on this disease to her newborn baby. Though there is a prenatal test for chlamydia. But it is better to double check with your gynecologist during the first prenatal checkup.
A very rare case is also observed when your eyes can also get infected. The infection spreads in your eyes through contact with genitals or the affected area.
This occurs very rarely but it can lead to complications in your eyes. I have discussed that in the next section of this article.
Symptoms Of Chlamydia
As I have mentioned above, there are less noticeable signs of chlamydia. Usually, men and women are not sure whether they have this infection. It is due to the absence of visible symptoms.
However, there are very mild symptoms that you must know. Lack of awareness is often a culprit to make the condition severe.
So below are those few symptoms you must pay attention to:
1. Women
The chlamydia infection in the cervix of women shows no symptoms. The infection in women can occur due to vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There is a risk of complications like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
It is a generic term for the infection in the reproductive tract. It usually affects the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. PID can lead to scarring inside the reproductive organs. It can further cause serious complications such as chronic pelvic pain, difficulty in conceiving, or ectopic pregnancy.
Chlamydia can be considered as a silent epidemic as it may not cause any visible signs or symptoms. About 80-90% are such cases where women do not develop any symptoms. As there are no symptoms, the infection takes months or years to discover.
For sexually active women who are not pregnant, I would recommend screening. Especially, those who are under 25 years of age. They are at a high risk of infection.
Women taking contraceptive pills have also shown the presence of these bacteria. Studies revealed that 9% of women taking contraceptive pills have chlamydia.
Symptoms Of Chlamydia In Women Include:
- Pain And Burning Sensation During Urination
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pain During Sexual Intercourse
- Bleeding After Sex
- Inflammation In The Eye Even If It Is Not Affected
- Rectal Pain, Bleeding Or Discharge
- A Persistent Sore Throat
- Lower Back Pain
- Acute Fever
- Nausea
- Bleeding Between Periods
2. Men
In men, the inflammation of urethra is the most common symptom. In about 50% of cases, the infection is seen in the urethra. Untreated chlamydia in men may spread to the testicles. It may result in epididymitis that can cause sterility in rare cases.
Chlamydia can also cause prostatic inflammation in men. However, the exact relevance in prostatitis is not ascertained. It is due to the contamination from urethritis.
Symptoms Of Chlamydia In Men Include:
- Pain And Burning Sensation During Urination
- Testicular Swelling Or Tenderness
- Cloudy, Milky, Yellowish Thick Discharge From The Penis
- Inflammation Or Infection Of The Eye
- A Persistent Sore Throat
- Redness, Itching, And Swelling Of The Urethra
3. Eye
Chlamydia can also infect your eyes. Chlamydia conjunctivitis can be a cause of blindness. The infection may spread from fingers to the eye, shared towels or clothes.
It can also spread due to coughing or sneezing of the infected person. It can also spread due to eye-seeking flies. Less is known about the eye infection.
People usually relate chlamydia only to reproductive organs. But it can cause infection in the eye that can be very dangerous.
Newborn babies can also develop eye infection during the time of birth. But cases of eye conjunctivitis have now reduced. The world health organization is aiming to eliminate eye trachoma by 2020.
4. Joints
Many people are not aware of the severity of this condition. Chlamydia trachomatis may also infect your joints. It can cause reactive arthritis. It infects especially the young men. In the U.S many such cases have been reported.
About 15,000 men develop reactive arthritis each year. It is due to chlamydia. The probability is quite high. It can affect both the sexes. It is more common in men.
5. Infants
The newborns usually develop chlamydia from the infected mother. However, there are many other causes of chlamydia in infants.
These include:
- Spontaneous abortion
- Premature birth
- Conjunctivitis
6. Other Conditions
Chlamydia can also cause lymphogranuloma venereum. It is an infection of the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. It is usually associated with genital ulceration and swelling of lymph nodes. It may also present with rectal inflammation or fever.
Risk Factors
The sexually active persons are at a high risk to develop chlamydia. The cause is sexual contact and in old aged people, it is weak immunity.
The most common risk factors include:
- Improper use of condoms
- History of sexually transmitted diseases increases the risk of chlamydia
- People below the age of 24 years are at high risk to develop chlamydia
- Having multiple sex partners in the past or at present
- Experiencing sexual intercourse for the first time can also lead to infections like chlamydia. This is because you are not aware of how easily it spreads.
Complications
Chlamydia causes a risk for other STIs such as HIV.
Untreated chlamydia can lead to the following complications:
In Women
1. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is an infection of the uterus, ovaries and the fallopian tubes. It can be cured with antibiotics.
2. Cervicitis
It is the inflammation of the cervix.
3. Salpingitis
It is the inflammation of the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes get blocked. It prevents the entry of egg from the ovary to the womb. It can be treated with surgery.
4. Bartholinitis
It is the swelling of the Bartholin’s glands. Chlamydia can block the glands that produce mucus. It leads to the formation of a cyst. The cyst becomes infected and may develop into the abscess.
In Men
1. Epididymitis
It is the inflammation of the epididymis that carries the sperm to testicles.
2. Urethritis
It is the inflammation of the uterine tube.
3. Reactive Arthritis
It is the inflammation of the joints and eye conjunctivitis. Painkillers can treat these conditions.
Chlamydia Test (How To Diagnose)
Diagnosis of chlamydia depends on a laboratory test. Basically, it indicates whether the causative organism is present or not. It is done either through culture or identification of the genetic material of the bacteria. Culture is an old procedure that takes too much of time. It is used very rarely now.
Rapid tests are always in demand for the routine diagnostic purposes. They identify the genetic material of the bacteria. They are known as nucleic acid amplification tests or NAATs.
Doctors take the specimen for NAATs at the time of gynecological examination. This is done by swabbing the cervix. But diagnostic tests can also be done on urine samples or self-collected vaginal swabs.
Prevention From Chlamydia
1. Change In Your Diet
It is true that many people often neglect this fact. Changing your diet can be helpful in treating chlamydia. Your diet is not directly connected to treating chlamydia. But a regular food or drink can prevent the condition from getting worst.
Keeping a check on what you are eating can prevent the bacteria from spreading and getting worse. It is more a prevention than a cure.
When you are eating a nutritional diet, your immune system strengthens. A balanced diet rich in nutrients stimulates the production of white blood cells. A healthy diet speeds up the recovery process. It helps you get rid of chlamydia faster.
Here are the food items you must include in your diet:
- Green leafy vegetables such as kale, alfalfa, wheat grass, barley grass, or chlorella
- Probiotics such as curd and yogurt
- Alkaline forming and fiber-rich foods beans, whole grains, nuts or seeds
- Varieties of fresh fish
- Fresh and colorful fruits those are high in vitamins and minerals
- Sugar-free juices
Here are the food items that you must avoid completely. It will prevent you from many infections including chlamydia.
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Butter
- Red meats
- Junk food
- Processed or canned foods
- Whole fat dairy products
Along with this, it is important to drink plenty of water. Keep yourself hydrated throughout the duration of chlamydia infection. But drink enough water even if you are healthy. It will protect you from many infections and bacterial attacks.
Water with lemon juice can help boosts the immune system. Dehydration can lead to accumulation of toxic substances.
On the other hand, drinking plenty of water keeps you hydrated. It helps flush out toxins from your body in the form of urine. Water is as important as eating food. It will allow your body to function properly.
2. Safe Sex
Safe sex is the best prevention method for many infections. As it is mentioned above, chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. The major cause of its spread its sexual contact.
So it is better you practice safe sex methods. It is really important to avoid indulging in unprotected sex.
Sexual abstinence is the best and sure way to prevent the infection. However, there are other methods you can follow to prevent its spread. I have penned down the methods of safe sex.
These include:
A. Use Of Condoms
Never forget to use a condom anytime you have intercourse or oral sex. It will prevent you from many STIs including chlamydia.
B. Remain Monogamous
That means to avoid having sexual intercourse with multiple partners. Also, make sure that your partner is monogamous too.
C. Better Go For A Checkup
It is better to go for a test regularly if you are sexually active. Likewise, go for a test after unprotected sex or sexual intercourse with a new partner.
D. Asexual Abstinence
Abstain from any sexual activity during the treatment of the infection. This will prevent the spread of infection to other areas.
E. Limit The Number Of Sexual Partners
Limit the number of sexual partners and avoid having too many sexual partners. Higher the number of sexual partners, higher is the rate of getting the infection.
F. Avoid Douching
Avoid douching with the prescribed vaginal products as it can kill good bacteria. This may prolong the infection. However, douching with the natural herbal remedies is very beneficial.
G. Intercourse With Same-Sex
If you have intercourse with a partner of the same sex, take proper measures. Make sure to use condoms during vaginal, oral or anal sex. You can also use dental dams.
H. Honesty With The Partner
Be honest with your partner. Let your partners know of your infection. It will prevent the spread of chlamydia.
FAQs
1. How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Chlamydia?
You can get rid of chlamydia within two weeks. However, if you still feel uneasiness and problems, consult your doctor.
2. How Is Chlamydia Transmitted?
Chlamydia can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also spread through a direct contact with the infected tissue. Chlamydia can also pass from an infected mother to her newborn.
3. How Do You Get Chlamydia Without Being Sexually Active?
You can be infected at birth. Apart from that, you cannot get this infection without being sexually active. However, you don’t need to have penetrative sex to get the infection.
You can get infected even if your genitals touch. You can also catch this infection by sharing of sex toys. You can prevent this by cleaning them or covering with a condom.
4. Can You Get Chlamydia From Kissing?
No, you cannot get chlamydia from kissing.
5. Can You Get Chlamydia From Receiving Oral?
Definitely yes, receiving oral can cause chlamydia. It can cause infection in your throat. You must use any protection while having oral sex.
6. Can You Get Chlamydia More Than Once?
Yes, you can have it more than once. You don’t get immunity to chlamydia bacteria once infected. Chlamydia in the past increases the risk of getting it again. Make sure to inform your partner about your previous infection.
Final Word
I have mentioned the most effective and natural remedies in this article. Definitely, this disease can be treated with antibiotics that are quick. But as you know they often come up with side effects.
So isn’t it better to use natural remedies? Natural remedies provide you a variety of safe and effective treatments. Consuming the foods and herbs is also affordable. Please ensure to go for the test after you are done with the treatment.
You can use these home remedies for mild and severe chlamydia. Also, you can use a combination of any of the treatments. They often do not contrast with each other. It is another great thing about natural remedies.
When you notice the signs of chlamydia, get yourself tested. If you are positive, take proper steps to cure it. Also, if you are positive for chlamydia, don’t forget to inform your partner. Understanding the signs of chlamydia is very necessary. It allows you to recognize the disease.
Also, risk factors help you to make better decisions and choose appropriate treatments. Home remedies are very effective and can eliminate the infection. However, if the condition worsens, consult your health advisor. They will guide you to the right path to treat the infection.
Try to avoid the condition as prevention has been always better than cure.
