What is Chlamydia? | What Are The Symptoms Of Chlamydia in Men And Women

What is Chlamydia? What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in men and women?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia Trachomatis. Chlamydia is very common in both men and women. It is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults but you can get this infection at any age.

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in Men?
Chlamydia symptoms in men can include: Pus, or watery or milky discharge from the penis, pain or burning when peeing, pain and/or swelling in one or both testicles, You can also get chlamydia in your anus, usually from receiving anal sex. Symptoms aren’t common, but you might notice: A painful or itchy anus (butthole) Discharge or bleeding from your anus, Diarrhea, Swelling in or around your anus, Chlamydia can also infect your eyes, causing redness, itching, or discharge.


Chlamydia Symptoms in women
Chlamydia symptoms in women can include: Abnormal, yellowish, or strong smelling vaginal discharge, Swelling inside your vagina/painful sex, Pain or burning when you pee, The urge to pee more than usual, If the infection spreads beyond your vagina and cervix, symptoms of chlamydia in women may include: Pain in your belly or lower back, Nausea or a low-grade fever, Bleeding between your periods or after vaginal sex
You can also get chlamydia in your anus, usually from receiving anal sex. Symptoms aren’t common, but you might notice: A painful or itchy anus, Discharge or bleeding from your anus, Diarrhea, Swelling in or around your anus. Chlamydia can also infect your eyes, causing redness, itching, or discharge.

Ways to Prevent

A few very basic precautions that you can take to prevent chlamydia.
• Use condoms while having any kind of sex; vaginal, oral, or anal
• Avoid sharing sex toys
• Do not change sexual partners frequently and even if you do, the use condoms
• See a doctor for regular health check-ups



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