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Chlamydia is a STD/STI cause by a bacteria that is called chlamydia trachomatis. This bacteria is carried in semen and vaginal fluids.

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Chlamydia can affect women and men differently.

Woman can contract chlamydia through the cervix, rectum, and/or throat.

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Men contract Chlamydia through the urethra. This happen when one person has sexual contact with another.

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Women can have symptoms such as pain in lower abdomen or vagina. They can also experience pain during urination and have abnormal discharge or bleeding.

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Men can have symptoms such as pain when urinating, Men may also experience a white, cloudy discharge. Men are also known to experience burning or itching in the urethra.

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Using condoms and practicing safe sex habits can help prevent the spread of chlamydia. Also, making sure that you get tested as well as any partners that you may have can be a primary prevention from spreading this disease.

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Babies can contract Chlamydia during birth while passing through the birth canal. They can experience low birth weight as well as develop eye and/or lung infections.

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When being treated for chlamydia it is best to consult with a doctor. Antibiotic therapy is the recommended treatment. Azithromycin (also known as zithromax) is the prescribed treatment medicine. Treatment can take up to seven days to fully work.

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Women leaving chlamydia untreated can result in the development of a pelvic inflammatory disease(PID). This can cause infertility, chronic pelvic pain, tubal pregnancies, and continued spread of this disease.

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Men leaving chlamydia untreated can causes urethral infections and complications such as swollen and/or tender testicles. This will also increase the chances of men giving or getting HIV.