Question: I am in a relationship in which I have unprotected sex...I was tested but my partner was not. I guess I trusted him enough to believe he is STD-free (I know, not smart). I did not have any problems or symptoms until two days ago. Unfortunately, I was unfaithful just one time with an ex-boyfriend. We were completely protected the whole time and he did not ejaculate. I am probably paranoid because he has a history of promiscuity, and gave me chlamydia years ago after unprotected sex.

I had myself tested 7 full days after protected sex with the ex-boyfriend. Everything came back negative. But literally a few hours after the test, I started developing symptoms (itching, slight burning, soreness). I went to urgent care and they gave me medication for bacterial vaginosis, and said there is bacteria, blood, and mucus in my urine. I am guessing it's a urinary tract infection, but the doctor said I should be tested for chlamydia/gonorrhea again. He said that 7 days may have been too early. Of course, I know I may be at risk from my actual boyfriend (more likely), but my question is strictly about the exposure I had with the ex-boyfriend...since it was protected and I waited a full 7 days, isn't that pretty reliable for the chlamydia/gonorrhea test? I thought condoms provide a lot of protection against chlamydia/gonorrhea if they don't break. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.

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Thank you. I returned to the doctor today because my urinary symptoms had worsened. They did another test and finally decided to treat me for a UTI. That looks like the most likely culprit, just as you said.

I just tried to write a follow-up question before, but it looks like it did not submit. This is my last question,and thanks again for your help. My question is, even if there were a chance of getting chlamydia, wouldn't the NAAT test be pretty accurate at 7 days? I know nothing is 100%, but it seems like it is pretty reliable. Also, the doctor said that chlamydia could cause my UTI, but in my experience and from what I've read, it usually does not cause symptoms in women (?) It seems more likely that this is just a "regular" UTI? Again, I know nothing is guaranteed, but just wondering. I am probably just paranoid because this partner gave me chlamydia in the past, and I fear passing it to my boyfriend. That's all, thank you.