Jocelynn Loaeza by Jocelynn Loaeza

What is Chlamydia?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-19 22:41:42 UTC

Chlamydia is a STD that will cause infection in both genders. This is caused by the bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.

What is an STI?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 01:04:14 UTC

A Sti is a sexually trasnmitted infection also could be called an std.

What are the symptoms?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 03:01:36 UTC

Chlamydia is asymptomatic this means there are no actual symptoms except for a burning sensation or pain while peeing. There also might be some abnormal vaginal discharge for women. As well as penile discharge. People will also have pain in their eyes sometimes as well as lower part of their stomach. Women might bleed between their periods. Males will have some testicle swelling.

How can it be prevented?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 03:28:35 UTC

Chlamydia can be prevented by not having any type of sex with one who has a chalmydia infection. Another way can be using condoms.

Is there treatment?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:05:21 UTC

If you were to get chlamydia you will be given antibiotics as treatment. You will have to take all of your doses. Doing this will stop the infection and help cause less problems. You will also have stop having intercourse so you will not be able to get infected once again, and make sure your partner does not have it.

What if you are pregnant and have chlamydia?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:18:30 UTC

If you are pregnant and have the infection, more than likely you will pass it to your newborn baby. This will happen when you deliver your baby, they can get an eye infection and even pneumonia. Your baby might also come early.

What are some long term effects?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:30:04 UTC

Some long term effects will be having stomach pain. As well as being infertile. Not treating chlamydia can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can form tissue that will block fallopian tubes. Ectopic pregnancy can also occur, this is when an egg grows outside of the uterus.

How can you get?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:37:28 UTC

You do not have to be having sex with multiple people to catch it. If you were to share sex toys you can also get it.

Who can get it?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:39:08 UTC

Anyone who is sexually active, or if you have it and are pregnant you can pass it on.

How do you know if you have chlamydia?

loaezajocelynn — 2024-04-20 04:43:51 UTC

You will have to go to a doctor and will have to get tested. You might have to give a urine sample, or even a vaginal sample.