Chlamydia is not a nice condition to have diagnosed, but neither is any other STD having said that. This sexually transmitted infection is not an STD that affects one gender only both is at risk. Chlamydia is a man and woman's problem. Women with chlamydia are easily duped into believing it is in fact bacterial vaginosis. This is due to BV and chlamydia falling into the same category (bacterial infections) with some similar symptoms. It is important a doctor is consulted so he or she can check what symptoms are present. After the infection has been identified as bacterial vaginosis or chlamydia, the appropriate medication will be prescribed.
Antibiotics have upped the cure rate for Chlamydia to about 95 percent, which tells us it is an effective form of treatment. Unfortunately some women don't know they have the disease, or them that did know and chose not to seek treatment straight away, have suffered serious complications as a result of their ignorance (not all women). These same women now have to deal with pelvic inflammatory disease a very likely problem that happens when chlamydia is left untreated.
Chlamydia symptoms in women
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Possible odour
Bleeding in-between the menstrual cycle
Discomfort at the time of monthly periods.
Abdominal pain and fever
Sexual intercourse pain and during urination
Vaginal itching or burning
Chlamydia symptoms in men include
Men like women ooze a discharge only theirs come from the tip of the penis (white, cloudy or watery).
Pain, discomfort or a 'burning sensation' when urinating
Inflammation, soreness and pain in and around the genitals (testicles)Acting irresponsible at the time of sexual activity will encourage problems. Take charge of your own welfare. Be responsible at known times when Chlamydia could likely happen.Think safe sex before fumbling under the bed sheets. More than one sex partner you're looking for trouble. Cut down on numbers. Your risk for an STI increases with numbers. Okay you love sex, and feel this is a big ask to cut down. Ask yourself, is that extra partner worth the risk of catching an STI, which I can say you won't love.
Be open with your partner about STIs before a sexual relationship starts. Ask if he or she is at risk for an STI. The scary thing is people can be infected and not know for instance, HIV, a very serious condition indeed that cannot always be detected in the blood for at least up to six months after initial infection.
Protection against chlamydia boils down to one thing the condom. Nothing is ever really a 100% reliable nevertheless condoms we can safely say do certainly reduce the risk of becoming infected with an STI. Use a condom for every new partner (hopefully not many) until you are certain they do not have a sexually transmitted infection.
Gonorrhea symptoms
Thick, cloudy or discharge from the penis or vagina
Bloody discharge
Pain or burning sensation when urinating
Heavy periods
Bleeding between menstrual cycles
Painful, swollen testicles
Painful bowel movements
Itching around the anus
Trichomoniasis symptoms
Vaginal discharge that appears clear, white, greenish or yellowish
Discharge from the penis tip
Strong vaginal smell
Vaginal itching
Vaginal irritation
Itching or irritation inside the penis
Pain during sexual intercourse and urination
I can't emphasize how important it is to protect you or your partner from a sexually transmitted infection like chlamydia. However and hopefully, after seeing the seriousness of the symptoms you won't need me to tell you to act fast and see a doctor. No matter how big or small you believe the problem to be, it will need sorting at some stage, just make sure it does not reach the late stage of the infection before you do.
Antibiotics have upped the cure rate for Chlamydia to about 95 percent, which tells us it is an effective form of treatment. Unfortunately some women don't know they have the disease, or them that did know and chose not to seek treatment straight away, have suffered serious complications as a result of their ignorance (not all women). These same women now have to deal with pelvic inflammatory disease a very likely problem that happens when chlamydia is left untreated.
Chlamydia symptoms in women
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Possible odour
Bleeding in-between the menstrual cycle
Discomfort at the time of monthly periods.
Abdominal pain and fever
Sexual intercourse pain and during urination
Vaginal itching or burning
Chlamydia symptoms in men include
Men like women ooze a discharge only theirs come from the tip of the penis (white, cloudy or watery).
Pain, discomfort or a 'burning sensation' when urinating
Inflammation, soreness and pain in and around the genitals (testicles)Acting irresponsible at the time of sexual activity will encourage problems. Take charge of your own welfare. Be responsible at known times when Chlamydia could likely happen.Think safe sex before fumbling under the bed sheets. More than one sex partner you're looking for trouble. Cut down on numbers. Your risk for an STI increases with numbers. Okay you love sex, and feel this is a big ask to cut down. Ask yourself, is that extra partner worth the risk of catching an STI, which I can say you won't love.
Be open with your partner about STIs before a sexual relationship starts. Ask if he or she is at risk for an STI. The scary thing is people can be infected and not know for instance, HIV, a very serious condition indeed that cannot always be detected in the blood for at least up to six months after initial infection.
Protection against chlamydia boils down to one thing the condom. Nothing is ever really a 100% reliable nevertheless condoms we can safely say do certainly reduce the risk of becoming infected with an STI. Use a condom for every new partner (hopefully not many) until you are certain they do not have a sexually transmitted infection.
Gonorrhea symptoms
Thick, cloudy or discharge from the penis or vagina
Bloody discharge
Pain or burning sensation when urinating
Heavy periods
Bleeding between menstrual cycles
Painful, swollen testicles
Painful bowel movements
Itching around the anus
Trichomoniasis symptoms
Vaginal discharge that appears clear, white, greenish or yellowish
Discharge from the penis tip
Strong vaginal smell
Vaginal itching
Vaginal irritation
Itching or irritation inside the penis
Pain during sexual intercourse and urination
I can't emphasize how important it is to protect you or your partner from a sexually transmitted infection like chlamydia. However and hopefully, after seeing the seriousness of the symptoms you won't need me to tell you to act fast and see a doctor. No matter how big or small you believe the problem to be, it will need sorting at some stage, just make sure it does not reach the late stage of the infection before you do.