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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Infections can occur in the penis or external genitals, vagina or internal genitals, anus, throat, and eyes.

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The bacteria can also be found in body fluids such as semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluids, and anal fluids.

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It is the most commonly reported STI

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Penis/external genitals:  You may notice abnormal discharge and an unusual, painful, or itchy sensation.  You could also have pain or trouble when urinating.  If you have testicles you may experience pain there and sometimes a little swelling.

Vagina/internal genitals:  You may notice abnormal discharge and bleeding.  Other symptoms would be lower abdominal pain and sometimes pain during sex.

You may notice abnormal discharge.  You can also have pain in the area.

It is rare to have symptoms here but you might experience a sore throat.

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If you do get symptoms, they will most likely show up between 2 and 6 weeks after sexual contact.

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If you treat chlamydia early, there are usually no other health problems. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications including:

higher chance of getting and passing HIV

pelvic inflammatory disease

epididymitis

infertility

ectopic pregnancy

chronic pelvic pain

reactive arthritis

Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, you should be screened for chlamydia.  You can pass chlamydia to your child during
birth.

If a woman has chlamydia when giving birth, the baby might become infected during delivery. These babies can develop an eye infection (conjunctivitis) or pneumonia, and might need antibiotics. Chlamydia has also been associated with low birthweight.

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It is a good idea to be tested regularly for STIs, especially if you have new sexual partners or open relationships.

Talking with partners about safer sex makes sure everyone knows what to expect.

Condoms are great if they work for you – the correct use of condoms reduces your chances of getting and passing chlamydia.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated? If a person is not treated for chlamydia, complications may occur. Women frequently develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause infertility (not being able to get pregnant), chronic pelvic pain, tubal pregnancies, and the continued spread of the disease.

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There are choices for how you test for chlamydia. A health care provider will recommend certain tests depending on the types of sex that you’re having.  Testing is usually done with a urine sample or a swab of the throat, rectum or vagina.

It is best to get tested for chlamydia if you:

have symptoms

have a sexual partner who has tested positive for chlamydia

are doing routine screening for STIs

are pregnant

are going to have an IUD inserted, a surgical abortion, or a gynecological procedure

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It's bad, but it's gonna be ok! (Treatment)

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It's bad, but it's gonna be ok! (Treatment)

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Chlamydia is treated with prescription antibiotics. It is important to take your medications as directed. If you miss any doses, the infection may not be cured.  See your health care provider if this happens or if you still have symptoms after you finish your treatment.

It is important to not have sex (even with a condom) for 7 days after the start of your treatment.  If you do have sex, you could pass chlamydia to your sexual partners or get it again.  If this happens, talk to your health care provider.