Chlamydia
By: Daniel Kolen
What is Chlamydia?
- Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both a man and a women. It is a bacteria.
How is Chlamydia transmitted?
- Chlamydia can be transmitted by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with anyone with Chlamydia.
- If you are pregnant and have Chlamydia, it can be passed on to your child.
What are some signs or symptoms of Chlamydia?
For women signs or symptoms include...
- bleeding between periods
- pain when urinating
- itching or burning around the vagina
- pain when having sex
- abdominal pain with fever
- pain and swelling around the testicles
- pain when urinating
- Burning or itching around the opening of the penis
How can Chlamydia be treated?
- Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics prescribed by a doctor.
What are some problems that can result from not curing your Chlamydia?
Some problems that occur in women include...
- it can infect the urethra and inflame the cervix
- it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease
- swelling and irritation of the urethra and epididymis
How can this disease be prevented?
- using a latex condom during sex
- abstain from all types of sexual contact