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chlamydia symptoms in women
The STI can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Chlamydia may not be the most common STD, but it is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). In fact, chlamydia is so prevalent that the CDC estimates 2.86 million infections occur annually. And yet, it's also known as a silent infection: most people with chlamydia have no symptoms. In those who do, symptoms typically don't appear until weeks after being infected.


"The interesting thing about symptoms of chlamydia is that, in women, most people don't experience them," says June Gupta, a women's health nurse practitioner and the associate director of medical standards for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.


The most common chlamydia symptoms in women include:
* Abnormal vaginal discharge which may be yellowish in color
* A burning sensation when urinating
* Painful intercourse
* Pelvic or lower belly pain

Some of these symptoms—such as pain in the pelvis or lower belly—could indicate the infection has moved from the cervix and in to the uterus, says Gupta.

Because chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it is spread through simple sexual contact, though it can also transfer from mother to baby. The best way to prevent chlamydia is consistent condom use and regular testing.

STI in women


Left untreated, chlamydia can spread to the fallopian tubes causing pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Most patients receive a single dose antibiotic and should then abstain from sexual activity for another seven days to prevent spreading the infection to partners. Anyone infected should be tested again three months after treatment. The cure, however, is not a vaccination. If you've had chlamydia in the past and were treated you can still be re-infected. In fact, repeat infection of chlamydia in women is common.

Think you might have chlamydia? The good news is testing is relatively painless: your doctor will typically perform a vaginal swab and may also collect a urine sample. Chlamydia is easily cured with antibiotics, although, as stated above, treatment is critical.
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Everything You Need to Know About Chlamydia Symptoms in Women

chlamydia symptoms in women
The STI can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Chlamydia may not be the most common STD, but it is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). In fact, chlamydia is so prevalent that the CDC estimates 2.86 million infections occur annually. And yet, it's also known as a silent infection: most people with chlamydia have no symptoms. In those who do, symptoms typically don't appear until weeks after being infected.


"The interesting thing about symptoms of chlamydia is that, in women, most people don't experience them," says June Gupta, a women's health nurse practitioner and the associate director of medical standards for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.


The most common chlamydia symptoms in women include:
* Abnormal vaginal discharge which may be yellowish in color
* A burning sensation when urinating
* Painful intercourse
* Pelvic or lower belly pain

Some of these symptoms—such as pain in the pelvis or lower belly—could indicate the infection has moved from the cervix and in to the uterus, says Gupta.

Because chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it is spread through simple sexual contact, though it can also transfer from mother to baby. The best way to prevent chlamydia is consistent condom use and regular testing.

STI in women


Left untreated, chlamydia can spread to the fallopian tubes causing pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Most patients receive a single dose antibiotic and should then abstain from sexual activity for another seven days to prevent spreading the infection to partners. Anyone infected should be tested again three months after treatment. The cure, however, is not a vaccination. If you've had chlamydia in the past and were treated you can still be re-infected. In fact, repeat infection of chlamydia in women is common.

Think you might have chlamydia? The good news is testing is relatively painless: your doctor will typically perform a vaginal swab and may also collect a urine sample. Chlamydia is easily cured with antibiotics, although, as stated above, treatment is critical.
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