How to Test for Oral Chlamydia at Home

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If you’ve ever performed oral sex on someone, you should learn how to test for oral chlamydia. Most of the time, the sexually transmitted infections we discuss affect the genital area. However, some STIs can actually affect other regions as well. For example, chlamydia can infect both the throat and rectal regions in addition to the genitals. That’s why we’ve already talked about why you should take an oral chlamydia test on this blog,

It’s true. Chlamydia can be spread when your genitals come into contact with the penis or vagina of your partner… but it can also infect the anus or mouth of either partner as well.

That said, there has to be sex for there to be a danger of transmission. Always remember: oral sex and anal sex are exactly that – sex!  For example, you won’t be infected by simply kissing an infected partner. Similarly, the infection won’t spread by sharing a toothbrush, hugging, or even drinking out of the same glass.

Today, we’re going to explain some of the symptoms of oral chlamydia and how to test for oral chlamydia from home.

What Are the Symptoms of Oral Chlamydia?

First things first, chlamydia is usually  asymptomatic. This means that it may not display any easily detectable signs of infection. Well, at least they aren’t usually detectable with the naked eye. However, in some cases of oral chlamydia, there actually will be some visible signs. In case you do show symptoms, here’s what to look for:

Signs of Oral Chlamydia:

•   Sore throat
•   Swollen lymph nodes
•   Low-grade fever (rare)

As you can see, the symptoms of oral chlamydia infections in the throat are easy to mistake for other common ailments. Since so many people are unaware that infections outside the genital area even exist, they are unlikely to notice this STI without assistance. After all, if an infected person doesn’t screen for oral chlamydia, he or she may transmit it to someone else’s genitals. .

The Importance of Extragenital Testing

The only way for anyone to know their status for sure is with a specialized “extragenital” test. In this case, the term “extragenital” refers to these areas of the body aside from the genitals.

Taking this three-site test periodically is the only way to know whether you have this infection or not.

Most standard STI tests, even those from a clinic, only screen the genital region. Unfortunately, this approach  will miss infections outside of this area. Usually, you’ll need to specifically mention to your doctor that you engage in oral or anal sex. This lets the doctor know that you should be tested in these areas. Otherwise, you’re on your own.

Thanks to extragenital testing, which can easily be done at home, those missed diagnoses are easy to avoid. For example, myLAB Box’s extragenital tests will screen your rectum, throat and genital regions for both chlamydia and gonorrhea using a single test package. It will give you total peace of mind, covering all of your potential “problem zones.”

How to Test for Oral Chlamydia At Home

Now that you understand the value of screening, let’s explore how to test for oral chlamydia from home. When it comes to myLAB Box, both testing and treatment are available to you within a few simple clicks. Rather than spending your precious time sitting in waiting rooms, myLAB Box helps you to quickly and easily test from home. In the end, you’ll receive the same caliber of lab-certified results as you would from a doctor, but without ever having to set a single foot in any medical facility.

Here’s how it works:

• Order an STI testing kit online. (You even get free shipping!)
• Collect a sample using the easy-to-follow instructions.
• Send the sample off for testing. (More free shipping!)
• Receive your lab-certified results online in just days.

Testing at home really is this simple. Screening for rectal, genital or throat chlamydia from the comfort of home is both convenient and efficient.

As you can see, the process is simple and thorough. Now that you know how to test for oral chlamydia from home, you’re all set. Thanks to a regular testing schedule, fears of extragenital chlamydia will become a thing of the past. If you’d like to learn more about the potential hazards of oral infections, read this article that dispels some common myths about mouth STIs.

Above all, remember: don’t stress, just test!

Reviewed by Luis Ferdinand M. Papa, MD, MHA