CHLAMYDIA

WHAT IS IT

• Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system.
• Chlamydia affects people of all ages but is most common in young women. Many who have chlamydia don't develop symptoms, but they can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis.

HOW IT IS SPREAD

• You can get chlamydia by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has chlamydia.
• If your sex partner is male you can still get chlamydia even if he does not ejaculate.
• Basically any sexual contact with someone who has chlamydia.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Most people who have chlamydia have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may not appear until several weeks after you have sex with an infected partner.
• Even when chlamydia causes no symptoms, it can damage your reproductive system. Women with symptoms may notice * An abnormal vaginal discharge; * A burning sensation when urinating.

INFORMATION

• If you’ve had chlamydia and were treated in the past, you can still get infected again. This can happen if you have unprotected sex with someone who has chlamydia.
• If you are pregnant, you can give chlamydia to your baby during childbirth.

Information

• You should be examined by your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms or if your partner has an STD or symptoms of an STD. STD symptoms can include an unusual sore, a smelly discharge, burning when urinating, or bleeding between periods.

TREATMENT

• Yes, chlamydia can be cured with the right treatment. It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes to cure your infection. When taken properly it will stop the infection and could decrease your chances of having complications later on.
• You should not share medication for chlamydia should not be shared with anyone.
• Antibiotic therapy for the affected patient and the patient's sexual partners is recommended. Screening for other common sexually transmitted infections should also be performed.

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