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What is it?

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:22:09 UTC

Chlamydia is a common STI that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Symptoms

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:27:00 UTC

Like most sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia often show no symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include:

a burning sensation or pain during urination or sex
lower abdominal pain
swollen or tender testicles
unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus.

Effects on Newborns

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:35:53 UTC

Chlamydia can cause babies to be born with eye infections and different signs of pneumonia.

Eye infections including:

Swelling of the eyelid

Yellowish-green eye drainage

Pneumonia/Chlamydia symptoms include:

Fever
Coughing
Sleepy
Trouble breathing
Fast breathing

Long Term Effects

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:43:04 UTC

There are many long term effects of Chlamydia including:

PID
Reactive Arthritis
Epididymitis
Increased Risk of Fertility Problems
Ectopic Pregnancy

Long Term Effects

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:47:13 UTC

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)- an infection that affects the female reproductive organs. This disease results in symptoms such as:

Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Heavy, foul-smelling discharge
Abnormal bleeding (especially after sex or between periods)
Painful or frequent urination
Fever up to 101°F

Reactive Arthritis- Inflammation in the joints including knees, ankles, and feet, but can also lead to the eyes and urethra. This rarely occurs. This can lead to symptoms including:

Mouth sores and skin rashes (especially on palms and soles)
Nighttime lower back pain
Urinary issues
Swollen fingers and toes

Long Term Effects

agparks1 — 2025-07-15 23:53:45 UTC

Epididymitis- Inflammation in the epididymis. While long term symptoms in men are rare, if untreated, this can lead to:

Swollen, red scrotum
One-sided testicular pain or tenderness
Unusual discharge
Blood in semen
Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Painful, frequent, or urgent urination

Increased Risk of Fertility Problems- Chlamydia can cause damage and scarring to the ovaries, testicles, or fallopian tubes, raising the risk of infertility.

Ectopic Pregnancy-A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

Treatment

agparks1 — 2025-07-16 00:07:52 UTC

Chlamydia can be cured in about a week or two with antibiotics. Other treatments include:

Abstaining from sex until infection cleared up
Antibiotics such as, Doxycycline and Azithromycin

Chlamydia Facts

agparks1 — 2025-07-16 00:16:41 UTC

People often don't know they have chlamydia, due to the lack of symptoms appearing. Although, it is extremely important to get tested and treated in case of long term effects. Anyone who is having any kind of sex is at risk of Chlamydia. So it is important to use a condom to try and prevent it from being spread.