Kendall Ware by Kendall Ware

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 08:56:04 UTC

Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone can get Chlamydia and most people don’t have symptoms. Many people may not know that they have the STI. Chlamydia is curable by using antibiotics. However, if not treated this infection could cause some serious health problems.

Chlamydia trachomatis

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 09:13:31 UTC

Chlamydia trachomatis is the bacteria that causes Chlamydia and is spread through oral, vaginal or anal sex. Chlamydia trachomatis is more common in young women but can occur to both men and women and in all age groups.

Symptoms

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 09:38:55 UTC

Chlamydia symptoms may not appear until weeks after having sex with someone with the infection. Here is some of the symptoms a person could experience

Men

Discharge from the penis

Burning sensation while urinating

Pain or swelling testicles

Women

Abnormal vaginal discharge with strong odor

A burning sensation while urinating

If the STI spreads you may notice some lower abdominal pain, pain during sex, nausea, or fever.

Effects on Newborns

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 10:34:41 UTC

If a mother has Chlamydia while going into labor, there is a fifty percent chance she will pass the infection to the newborn baby weather she gives birth vaginally or c section. Most babies will have an eye infection known as conjunctivitis for the first few days or maybe even weeks after birth

Treatments

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 20:31:12 UTC

Antibiotics will cure the STI. Your provider will prescribe some oral antibiotics known as azithromycin or doxycycline to treat the infection. You may need to take medicine every day for 7 to 14 days. It’s important to take all the medicine that your provider prescribed to you.

Preventions

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-09 20:53:00 UTC

The only sure way to prevent chlamydia is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

Using latex condoms reduces, but will not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading chlamydia. Having multiple sex partners increases your risks of chlamydia and other STIs. You can contact multiple STIs at one time. Getting tested regularly, and if you think you maybe infected get tested and avoid sexual contact.

Long Term Effects

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-10 03:42:34 UTC

Without proper treatment, Chlamydia can cause serve complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead into infertility. It can also cause risks of other infections such as HIV.

How to practice safe sex

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-10 03:51:13 UTC

Limit sex partners

Getting to know each other

Discuss sex partners and history of STIs

Use condoms

GET TESTED

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-10 03:55:06 UTC

Being sexually active, STI testing is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Simply because most STIs does not have symptoms. Its okay to open up and have an honest conversation with your healthcare provider to learn which STI tests are right for you.

Conjunctivitis

c8xyqktr9q — 2024-10-10 03:56:45 UTC

Conjunctivitis is a very common and treatable inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

Redness in the eye and the lower rim of the eyelid

Goopy discharge

Crusty eyelids or lashes