What are the signs of a chlamydia infection?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection .
It causes ;
In Women-
a pus-like vaginal discharge and bleeding after intercourse
Infertility due to scar tissue in the womb
Painful urination
Lower abdominal pain
Eye discharge
Rectal infection if you engage in anal sex
Throat infection if you engage in oral sex
In Men-
Pain in the scrotum
A penile discharge in men
Pain when passing urine
Lower abdominal pain
Eye discharge
Rectal infection if you engage in anal sex
Throat infections if you engage in oral sex
Why is it important?
Because its a major cause of infertility, yet can be treated
It can cause premature births of babies and ectopic pregnancies (pregnancy outside the womb ).
It can also cause no symptoms but you can have it tested if you are sexually active.
How to test for it
It is diagnosed by testing the urine or taking a swab of the discharge .
This can be tested at any laboratory near you.
Treatment is short and effective
It involves a dose of injected antibiotics(Ceftriaxone) and a short course of tablets (Doxycycline or Azithromycin) for both you and your partner.
If testing is not possible, treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea can often be given together because the symptoms of both infections tend to be the same.
Treating you and your sexual partner means you can get rid of the infection permanently.
How do you prevent it?
Use a condom
Treat it with antibiotics
