My daughter has just been diagnosed with chlamydia and her one and only time of having intercourse without a condom was 3 years ago. She has had it all this time and only just recently admitted that she has had symptoms for the last year. She is now going through an anxious time wondering what damage she has caused herself and all i can say is..If you have had a questionable exposure or have had unprotected sex then get tested.The test itself is very straight forward and the antibiotics will help to clear it up. She will need to be re tested in 5 weeks and we can only hope that any long lasting damage is limited.|I have also had to support her going for a HIV test as well as other screening.As a parent who wants to support her...can anyone give me some advice?.
Hello, I hope your daughter is feeliing better but from what I understand chlamydia is not a condition that can last years------usually it appears 1-3 weeks after being exposed. I know we all want to believe our children are good and truthful, but how can you be so sure that she's only had sex the one time three years ago? I'm sorry to say but I find that hard to believe. The Center for Disease control has information on Chlamydia (under diseases) that may be helpful to you. Good luck to you and your daughter.
The infection can last for years and, especially in women, not show significant signs until it has done its damage. Abut all you can do is try to comfort her, be there for her and provide support. Hopefully little damage was done.
Hello, I hope your daughter is feeliing better but from what I understand chlamydia is not a condition that can last years------usually it appears 1-3 weeks after being exposed. I know we all want to believe our children are good and truthful, but how can you be so sure that she's only had sex the one time three years ago? I'm sorry to say but I find that hard to believe. The Center for Disease control has information on Chlamydia (under diseases) that may be helpful to you. Good luck to you and your daughter.
Thank you for your response.I said in my original posting that my daughter had unprotected sex once that is not to say she hasnt had protected sex since of which she has. My daughter openly talks about her sex life to me and although i dont always want to hear what she has to say I will never discourage her from being totally honest and open. I have spoken to our clinic nurse here in the UK and she has told us that Chlamydia can stay within the body for a while without showing any symptoms. As my daughter had already admitted she had been experiencing an unusual discharge for a year but in her own mind had chosen to think a STI wouldnt be the cause then all i can do is support her and hope that any lasting damage is limited.
The infection can last for years and, especially in women, not show significant signs until it has done its damage. Abut all you can do is try to comfort her, be there for her and provide support. Hopefully little damage was done.
Thank you Magnetic.I will do my best to offer all the support and comfort my daughter needs now and in the future.
