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| Chlamydia Symptoms |
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Steve Whitfield |
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First the good news. Chlamydia is very easy to treat, and a one time dose of antibiotics is usually enough to cure it. However the biggest problem is knowing that you have it. Many of the symptoms of Chlamydia particually in woman are asymptomatic (not visable) with upto 75% of females and 50% of males not knowing they have it.
Regular screening for Chlamydia is important especially if your are sexually active and have multipile partners. An easy laboratory test can be done to diagnose chlamydia. Some can be performed on urine, other tests require that a specimen be collected from penis or cervix.
When you first get infected with Chlamydia, you may not feel that anything is wrong, so you may not even know you have it. In addition many of the symptoms can just come and go. Those who do notice that they have this infection will have certain symptoms for weeks or months, depending on the level of the infection and whether treatment was undertaken early, or not at all. As the std develops different symptoms begin to show.
Some of the Female Symptoms of Chlamydia are
In Pre-puberty and young teenage Girls Vaginal discharge and odor (Vaginitis)
In Post-puberty Girls Discharge (off-white) and odor which comes from the cervix being infected
In Women Chlamydia is often silent in women, with up to 75% of women asymptomatic. Women can carry the bacteria for months or even years without even knowing it. This makes screening very important. In women, the bacteria initially infects the cervix and the urethra (urine canal).
Women who have symptoms might have an abnormal vaginal discharge or a slight burning sensation when urinating. When the infection spreads from the cervix to the fallopian tubes (tubes that carry fertilized eggs from the ovaries to the uterus), some women still have no signs or symptoms; others have lower abdominal pain, low back pain, nausea, fever, pain during intercourse, or bleeding between menstrual periods. Chlamydial infection of the cervix can spread to the rectum. Symptoms can start to occur within 1-5 weeks after getting the infection and may include the following:
Constant lower abdominal pain
Mild, milky or yellow mucus-like vaginal discharge
Nausea and fever
Pain during urination
Pain during sexual intercourse
Spotting/bleeding between periods
Men with signs or symptoms of Chalmydia may have a discharge from their penis or a burning sensation when urinating. Men might also have burning and itching around the opening of the penis. Pain and swelling in the testicles is rare.
Men or women who have receptive anal intercourse may acquire chlamydial infection in the rectum, which can cause rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding. Chlamydia can also be found in the throats of women and men having oral sex with an infected partner.
Some of the Male symptoms of Chlamydia are
Discharge from the tip of the penis
Burning during urination
Itching around the tip of the penis
Testicular pain/swelling (rare)
Finding out all you can about Chlamydia is very important, as it can affect the rest of your life. Don't take a chance.About Author:Steve is an expert on std's and has been working in this field for many years.
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