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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK, but most people won't know they have it unless they get tested, because there are often no signs or symptoms.

Chlamydia can cause long-term damage to your health if it is untreated, such as infertility (being unable to get pregnant).  It is also linked to ectopic pregnancy (a serious problem when a pregnancy develops outside of the womb), miscarriage and long-term pelvic pain in women.

For more information on Chlamydia please go to www.yorsexualhealth.org.uk.

The test is very simple and you will not need to be examined. You can either pee in a pot or women can use a self taken vaginal swab.  All tests are free!

If you are under 25 and live in North Yorkshire, you can be tested through the Chlamydia screening programme  called ‘Yorscreen’.

If you are over 25 you will need to go to a sexual health clinic or talk to your GP.

Yorscreen test sites - for under 25 year olds

There are many places in North Yorkshire where you can collect a testing kit.  Call Yorscreen on 01904 725440 to find out where your local test sites are, or ask your doctor, nurse or youth worker for help.

Yorscreen postal tests - for under 25 year olds

If you would like to do a test at home, please text 'TEST' to 80010, followed by your name, address and age to request a postal pack.  If you are under 16, you can still get tested, but it's important to speak with a nurse, doctor or youth worker first.

To request a kit go to www.yorsexualhealth.org.uk.

Request a testing kit

Your postal test kit will be sent to you within 7 days, in a plain white package.  If you require an urgent test or advice, please contact the Yorscreen team on 01904 725440 for details of your nearest testing venue.

Please see the Sexual Health – Chlamydia Screening factsheet for more information.