19 July 2011

Launching Chlamydia Test



Teenagers will now have the ability to avoid the embarrassment of visiting an STD clinic by basically taking a DIY test for Chlamydia that will be sent to the clinic by way of the post. The scheme is going to be trialed by the Dorset Sexual Well being team in an attempt to cut the rise in Chlamydia amongst persons aged 16 to 24. During the four-day scheme, Dorset's young individuals will likely be offered free DIY Chlamydia test kits that are named Not for Virgins. To be able to launch the scheme, a Dorset sexual health team van are going to be touring towns just like Weymouth, Littlemoor, Portland, Dorchester and Lyme Regis to raise awareness. Barry Alborough, who is the Weymouth Community Hospital sexual well being matron, stated that these DIY tests are vitally crucial considering that practically two,600 young men and women in Dorset could possibly be unaware they presently have the infection.

He mentioned: "Dorset is a region identified for its lively, youthful social life, but lately we have seen an alarming increase in STIs in young consumers, with Chlamydia being by far the most typical."Chlamydia is frequently labeled the silent epidemic mainly because it can have no physical symptoms. Indeed, numerous cases of chlamydia test simply because about 50% of infected men and 70% of infected females don't have any symptoms. Despite this, the infection can have severe effects if left untreated, such as infertility in girls and painful swollen testicles in men. Mr Alborough stated that these tests could help avoid individuals from accidentally passing the infection to future sexual partners. He stated that a man from Shaftesbury lately carried out a test and was shocked to uncover that he had the infection. He said: "He is usually a typical teenager who enjoys partying on weekends and getting various partners in the bedroom.

Even though he practiced secure sex most of the time, he admitted right after a couple of drinks he is not normally vigilant about wearing a condom. After being persuaded by a friend to be tested, he was shocked to hear that he had Chlamydia simply because he had no physical troubles. Indeed, if we hadn't identified the trouble he may perhaps have gone on to infect future partners."Last year, practically 2,000 young people aged 16 - 24 in Dorset were screened for Chlamydia and also a substantial 7% tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection (STI). Sexual wellness specialists are hoping that the free of charge Not For Virgins test kits, which involve a urine sample for men and a self-taken swab for women, will help to diagnose and treat even alot more young individuals this year, as well as raise awareness of STIs and sexual wellness in general.











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