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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
A person with chlamydia is contagious until he or she has been treated with antibiotics.

Typical Symptoms – Women

In women, chlamydia most commonly causes an infection of the cervix or the urethra.
Symptoms for women can sometimes be mild and not very specific. Symptoms may include increased vaginal discharge, abnormal menstrual bleeding, painful sexual intercourse, or burning with urination.
Three-quarters of all women with chlamydia have no symptoms at all.
If not treated, chlamydia can cause significant complications (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy).

Typical Symptoms – Men

In men, chlamydia usually causes urethritis (infection of the tube inside the penis that carries urine out of the body).
The most common symptoms are discharge from the penis (white or yellow) and burning with urination.
One-half of all men with chlamydia have no symptoms at all.
If not treated, gonorrhea can cause significant complications (e.g., epididymitis).

General Information

Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
Chlamydia infections are very common. It has been estimated that approximately 3 million people become infected with chlamydia each year.
Chlamydia can be transmitted by vaginal, anal or oral sex.