How to Tell If You Have Chlamydia And Understand How To Treat And Prevent It In The Future

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. In the UK it is the fastest spreading sexually transmitted disease. It can cause a wide range of symptoms and can even infect your newborn baby if delivered vaginally. The good news about chlamydia is that it is completely curable.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. For Women, know the symptoms :
   stinging feeling when you pee
   unusual vaginal discharge
   pain caused by pelvic inflammation (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
   pain during intercourse
   in some cases, bleeding between periods
   It has probably been noticed that these symptoms are similar to a bladder infection, urinary tract infection, and yeast infection. This is one of the reasons why chlamydia is so common and goes undiagnosed for so long.

2. For men, know the symptoms:
   inflammation of the urethra (the bladder duct within the ****)
   stinging feeling when you pee
   clear discharge from **** and possible itchiness around the opening
   pain or tenderness in the testicles.
   Again, just as with the symptoms for a woman these are similar to the symptoms of a bladder infection, urinary tract infection, and yeast infection. Yes. Men can contract a yeast infection. You need to know the symptoms and pay attention to your body.

3. If you believe that you may have or been in contact with chlamydia and you are or you partner are expecting a baby you need to inform your health care provider immediately. Your newborn can become infected during the delivery in delivered vaginally. Some of the symptoms to watch for in your newborn if you believe they may have been infected are:
   problems breathing
   premature birth
   inflammation of the eye at birth (conjunctivitis)

4. 

   They best way to prevent chlamydia is to not engage in sexual activities unless you are in a committed relationship. And even then you should still use a condom. You should be checked regularly for STD's. This is not only for your protection but also for your partners. The spread of chlamydia can happen so fast. The only reason that chlamydia is so easily spread is because common sense and mutual respect is not used. Informing your partner of “where you have been” is very important in preventing the spread of chlamydia.

5. If you test positive for chlamydia you should start treatment immediately. You should also inform all of your partners that you have tested positive so that they can get checked and treated. Do not engage in sexual activities until you are sure that you no longer have chlamydia.