Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. Women can get chlamydia in the cervix, rectum, or throat. Men can get chlamydia in the urethra (inside the penis), rectum, or throat. Chlamydia is more common in young people, especially young women. You are more likely to get it if you don’t consistently use a condom, or if you have multiple partners. Having an STI, including chlamydia, increases your risk of getting HIV. This is because most STIs cause sores or lesions that make it easier for HIV to enter the body.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT CHLAMYDIA
- Chlamydia is usually found in infected semen of men and vaginal fluids of women.
- Chlamydia doesn’t usually cause any symptoms. So you may not realize that you have it.
- It’s a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be transmitted through unprotected sex or sharing sex toys with someone who has chlamydia (even if they don’t have symptoms), or from a pregnant woman to her unborn child.
- Chlamydia can be prevented by practicing safe sex (condoms and dental dams during sex).
- A simple urine test or a swab taken by a healthcare professional will determine whether you have Chlamydia or not.
- Treatment of Chlamydia is carried out using antibiotics to which the organism is sensitive to.
What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia for women?
The Symptoms of Chlamydia in women include:
- Inflammation-induced increase in vaginal discharge
- Burning Sensation and pain when urinating (peeing)
- Painful sex and/or bleeding after sex
- Unexplained pain in the lower abdomen – especially when having sex
- Heavier menstrual periods and bleeding between periods
- Pain, discharge, or bleeding in the anus (bottom).
What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia for men?
The Symptoms of Chlamydia in men include:
- a whitish, cloudy, or watery discharge from the penis
- Burning Sensation and pain when urinating (peeing)
- Inflammation and pain in the testicles
- Pain, discharge, or bleeding in the anus (bottom).
What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia for men and women?
Symptoms of Chlamydia for women and men include:
A common symptom of Chlamydia infection among men and women is the inflammation (redness) of the eye a condition known as conjunctivitis. This is caused by infected semen or vaginal fluid getting into your eyes.
Can you get Chlamydia if no one cheats?
Chlamydia infection in babies is mostly due to transmission from mother to child. However, when this occurs in prepubertal children or minors, sexual abuse must be highly suspected according to a study published in the US National Library of Medicine. It is very rare for chlamydia to be transmitted by non-sexual means although touching an infected person’s semen or vaginal fluid with your fingers, or by rubbing female genitals together increases the chances of infection. Nevertheless, it is important to stress that the wrong diagnosis of chlamydia infection is very common. The false chlamydia positive test has ruined marriages, destroyed relationships, and wrecked families. A man from North Carolina once wrote: “When my wife was pregnant, she tested positive for chlamydia and was informed that I must have infected her. I knew I had been faithful and never cheated on my wife, but this incident almost ruined our marriage. I decided to get tested to prove my innocence and the result indicated that I did not have the disease. We discovered that several of our pregnant friends also were wrongly diagnosed with chlamydia”.In addition, You cannot get infected with chlamydia from kissing or sharing things such as toilets or towels with someone who has the infection.
