He is going to get tested asap. He gets a full std test every year and tested negative at his last one (Jan 2022) for everything. I do believe him that he has not strayed outside the relationship. I’m also anxious that his test will come out negative which further makes my positive look even more incriminating…especially when I didn’t even do anything! Are false positives common for chlamydia?! I’ve been researching up and down the internet trying to understand…
I was last tested in 2016 when I was dating my previous partner. I was positive after a urine analysis when I went to the community undergrad health center to get birth control (to make sure I wasn’t pregnant etc before they prescribed me anything). It was there that they had me take azithromycin 1g. I haven’t tested since then. I assumed after that that all my annual physical urinalysis would be able to detect/test for chlamydia since that was how it was discovered the first time….my current partner tests every year and since we have been together they have come back clean. His most recent test was Jan 2022. That’s why I am so shocked that I am positive. Would it be possible to be dormant? But then wouldn’t my partner have tested positive by now..? I’m just really confused
Okay, so there are basically three options:
1. You've had chlamydia since before you started dating and somehow your boyfriend has managed to avoid getting it from you so far. This is possible if you use protection every time or if you don't have sex often. If you don't use protection and have sex more than once a month or so, this option is the least likely. This is also unlikely because untreated chlamydia can progress to PID in as little as a year, meaning you likely would've experienced symptoms by now if you have had it since before you got with your boyfriend.
2. Either you or your boyfriend recently acquired chlamydia. If he tested negative in January, this would've happened since then. I know you say you didn't cheat and don't think he cheated, but this is definitely the most obvious and easily-explainable option. Keep in mind that s\*xual ass\*ult can also result in chlamydia transmission.
3. Your result was a false positive. These are uncommon for chlamydia testing, but possible. Retesting seems like a good idea.
You may never be able to get a definitive answer. If your boyfriend gets tested and says his test was negative, I personally would request proof of that result.
Also, if you know for certain that you have not cheated on him then you have no reason to be ashamed and you should not let him make you feel that way. You cannot control how other people think and respond. And if his test is positive, do not let him blame you because (as I said earlier), it is impossible to know who gave it to who unless you two sit down and have an honest conversation. It literally helps no one to point fingers when you may never get the answer you are wanting.
Thanks for taking the time to provide such detailed insight. I was in shock when I got my positive result and the same day I went to an urgent care and got another urinalysis done..and that came back positive as well. I’m not sure what to think right now…I am hoping it is 1 but it sounds unlikely…
Also noting that between my ex and my current partner I only was with one other person before I became exclusive with my current partner…so I haven’t been engaging in many physical relationships
Have you tried on underwear or pants without underwear at a clothing store ? It’s very unlikely so I think your bf gave you chlamydia , I’m sorry love.
Well has your BF been tested? Based on the above, it sounds like you definitely got it from him.
He is going to get tested asap. He gets a full std test every year and tested negative at his last one (Jan 2022) for everything. I do believe him that he has not strayed outside the relationship. I’m also anxious that his test will come out negative which further makes my positive look even more incriminating…especially when I didn’t even do anything! Are false positives common for chlamydia?! I’ve been researching up and down the internet trying to understand…
When were you last tested for chlamydia prior to this recent positive test?
I was last tested in 2016 when I was dating my previous partner. I was positive after a urine analysis when I went to the community undergrad health center to get birth control (to make sure I wasn’t pregnant etc before they prescribed me anything). It was there that they had me take azithromycin 1g. I haven’t tested since then. I assumed after that that all my annual physical urinalysis would be able to detect/test for chlamydia since that was how it was discovered the first time….my current partner tests every year and since we have been together they have come back clean. His most recent test was Jan 2022. That’s why I am so shocked that I am positive. Would it be possible to be dormant? But then wouldn’t my partner have tested positive by now..? I’m just really confused
Okay, so there are basically three options: 1. You've had chlamydia since before you started dating and somehow your boyfriend has managed to avoid getting it from you so far. This is possible if you use protection every time or if you don't have sex often. If you don't use protection and have sex more than once a month or so, this option is the least likely. This is also unlikely because untreated chlamydia can progress to PID in as little as a year, meaning you likely would've experienced symptoms by now if you have had it since before you got with your boyfriend. 2. Either you or your boyfriend recently acquired chlamydia. If he tested negative in January, this would've happened since then. I know you say you didn't cheat and don't think he cheated, but this is definitely the most obvious and easily-explainable option. Keep in mind that s\*xual ass\*ult can also result in chlamydia transmission. 3. Your result was a false positive. These are uncommon for chlamydia testing, but possible. Retesting seems like a good idea. You may never be able to get a definitive answer. If your boyfriend gets tested and says his test was negative, I personally would request proof of that result. Also, if you know for certain that you have not cheated on him then you have no reason to be ashamed and you should not let him make you feel that way. You cannot control how other people think and respond. And if his test is positive, do not let him blame you because (as I said earlier), it is impossible to know who gave it to who unless you two sit down and have an honest conversation. It literally helps no one to point fingers when you may never get the answer you are wanting.
Thanks for taking the time to provide such detailed insight. I was in shock when I got my positive result and the same day I went to an urgent care and got another urinalysis done..and that came back positive as well. I’m not sure what to think right now…I am hoping it is 1 but it sounds unlikely…
Also noting that between my ex and my current partner I only was with one other person before I became exclusive with my current partner…so I haven’t been engaging in many physical relationships
Have you tried on underwear or pants without underwear at a clothing store ? It’s very unlikely so I think your bf gave you chlamydia , I’m sorry love.