Chlamydia/Pregnancy/Doxycycline

[Help11]

Hi, Im posting for both myself and my girlfriend. We are both 18.

Anyways, I recently had burning urination and clear discharge. After online researched i figured it was likely i had Chlamydia so i went to a doctor to be diagnosed. It came back positive and i was prescribed Doxycycline. The doctor actually gave me 28 tablet for some reason but that was nice.

I have just started taking the medicine. However my girlfriend cannot be diagnosed as easily as me. We are 2 hours apart. For one she doesn't have a vehicle or anything to get around at her school, and i think due to problems with her family she temporarily lost her health insurance.

I figured i would just give her my extra 14 tablets that i have and she wouldn't have to worry too much about going to a doctor or anything. However theres a small chance she could be pregnant at the moment. And I've found Doxycycline can be harmful during pregnancy.

So what I am asking I guess is: Should I just give her my 14 tablets? Should she try to get diagnosed with chlamydia herself? Is there free clinics to do that if she doesn't have health insurance? Can she do it without her parents finding out? Should she check her pregnancy first, and if it's negative then give her my 14 tablets? What should i do if it's positive? I don't think we are ready for a child at the moment.

Any help is appreciated thanks.

[Dr. Anthony Solomon]

Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy and should not be administered to a pregnant female or one who has missed a period.

The finding of one STD in any sexually active adult should prompt a search for other STDs. Therefore, you and your girlfriend must undergo a full screening for STDs. It is not advisable to administer any medication to your girlfriend until she has undergone pregnancy and STD tests.

If one of you contracted a sexually transmitted disease from a third party, or if multiple sexual partners are involved, it is an obligation to notify partners to halt the spread of disease in the community.

You can ask your doctor for information about free STD clinics in your locality. Your girlfriend will be entitled to absolute confidentiality in any STD clinic.

Dr Anthony Solomon
Consultant Physician, Tropical & Genitourinary Medicine