If I Have Chlamydia (im A Guy) Is The Only

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2018

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Question : If I have chlamydia (im a guy) is the only way to transfer it to my partner who is a female through sperm?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
She can get the chlamydia even without contact with your sperm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in"Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You should know that chlamydia could be transmitted through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex with someone who is infected or
during unprotected sex with a infected male partner even if he doesn't ejaculate (sperm).

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (11 hours later)

is there a specific amount of time before the infection settles in your system

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The incubation period may range from days to months after the first exposure

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

Please note that the incubation period for chlamydia may range from days to months after the first exposure.

Usually, the average time from exposure to the development of symptoms is about one to three weeks after sexual contact with an infected person.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee