Chlamydia Treatment in Turkey
About Chlamydia
Key Highlights
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Highly effective treatment with a simple course of oral antibiotics.Prevents serious long-term complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.Non-invasive diagnostic testing via urine sample or simple swab.Confidential and professional care from an internal medicine specialist.Includes crucial patient education on prevention and safe sex practices.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of symptoms such as unusual genital discharge, burning during urination, or pelvic pain.
- Being a sexual partner of someone diagnosed with chlamydia.
- Routine screening for sexually active individuals under 25 years of age.
- Routine screening for pregnant individuals during prenatal care.
- Having multiple sexual partners or a new sexual partner without consistent barrier protection.
How to prepare
- No special physical preparation is required for the diagnostic test.
- Avoid urinating for at least 1-2 hours before providing a urine sample for testing.
- Be prepared to discuss sexual history and any symptoms openly and honestly with the doctor.
- Bring a list of current medications and any known allergies.
- If a swab is needed, wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the appointment.
Risks & possible complications
- If left untreated, the infection can spread and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, leading to chronic pain and infertility.
- Untreated infection in men can lead to epididymitis, causing pain and potential fertility issues.
- Increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.
- Potential for the infection to be passed to a newborn during childbirth, causing eye infections or pneumonia.
- Re-infection is possible if sexual partners are not treated simultaneously.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Complete the entire prescribed course of antibiotics, even if symptoms disappear.
- Abstain from sexual activity for at least 7 days after starting treatment and until all partners are treated.
- Schedule a follow-up test (test of cure) approximately 3-4 weeks after completing treatment to ensure eradication.
- Notify all recent sexual partners so they can get tested and treated.
- Monitor for any persistent or worsening symptoms and contact your doctor immediately if they occur.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-7 days (for symptom resolution with antibiotics)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering chlamydia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for chlamydia in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform chlamydia. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for chlamydia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Chlamydia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing chlamydia.
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