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Chlamydia

It's a common misconception that Chlamydia is just another term for gonorrhea, but it's an entirely different STD. Here are the key differences between the two diseases.

Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner. It can be cured with antibiotics if caught in time, so you should take precautions to try and prevent contracting the disease.

Chlamydia affects both sexes equally, but it may be more easily noticed in women because they have higher levels of discharge during their monthly cycle which usually doesn't start until age 16 or 17 years old.

Treatment for Chlamydia depends on the severity of the infection. If you only have mild or "minor" symptoms, such as vaginal discharge, pain during urination, and inflammation around the anus, you may be able to treat it with antibiotics alone.

If you experience more severe symptoms — such as pain due to frequent and severe urination and severe and persistent (lasting for weeks) pain in your lower pelvic area — then you will need to see a doctor who can prescribe stronger antibiotic medicine.

During a chlamydia infection, bacteria that normally reside in your reproductive organs can enter your bloodstream.

This can cause several different issues, including infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID involves a collection of problems within the uterus. Some women may have no symptoms of PID at all, but others have pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal discharge as well as fever.

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial infection among adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. It's also the most common bacterial STD in this age group.

Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics if caught early enough, but some people may need more intensive treatment if they have another STD or if they have HIV.

Frequently Asked Questions Chlamydia

Would Antibiotics Treat Chlamydia?

Antibiotics are the only way to treat chlamydia. You must see a doctor if you think you have it so they can prescribe the best antibiotic for you.

What Are The Symptoms Of Chlamydia?

If someone is infected, they may not have any symptoms at all, but if they do have them, they are usually mild at first.

The most common symptom is an unusual vaginal discharge, which either has no odor or smells like fish or cottage cheese. Other symptoms include painful urination, lower abdominal pain, and pain during intercourse.

What If I Think I Have Chlamydia?

The best thing you can do is to see your doctor and get tested. Or, you could do a urine test by yourself at home.

You can get a home urine test kit or home test strips that you can do at home. Read the instructions because there are different ways to perform them.

Is Chlamydia Dangerous?

Chlamydia is not dangerous in itself, but it can cause serious health problems if left untreated. For women, untreated chlamydia increases the risk for pelvic inflammatory disease, which can result in ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In men, untreated chlamydia increases the risk for epididymitis, which involves inflammation of the penis caused by chlamydial infection.

Is There A Difference Between Chlamydia And Gonorrhea?

Although they are both STDs, they are very different from each other. Chlamydia is an infection, but gonorrhea is a bacteria that causes infections.

In women, chlamydia causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) whereas gonorrhea does not. PID will cause infertility in women if it goes untreated for a long time. Men can get both of these diseases, but chlamydia rarely affects the male reproductive system.