Chlamydia
A common bacterial STI, that all genders can become infected with if sexual contact has taken place.
Chlamydia can also be transmitted from child-bearer to infant during birth.
Symptoms(115)
- Often no signs or symptoms will be present
- It can cause a pregnancy that happens on the outside of the womb (called an ectopic pregnancy)
- Unusual discharge and a burning feeling when peeing
- Pain, discharge or bleeding from the rectum
Who is at greater risk?(116)
- Very common in sexually active cis women aged 25 or younger
Screening & Testing(115)
- A vaginal swab or urine sample is taken
Treatment(115)
- Oral medication as a single dose or multiple doses over seven days
- You should get tested once again about 3 months after receiving treatment. This is because once you have been treated, it is possible for the infection to come back.
Prevention(115)
- Limit the number of sexual partners both you and your partner have
- Use latex condoms correctly every time you have sex
- All cis women who are less than 25 years of age and who are sexually active should get tested each year, as well as older cis women who are at high risk
- If you are pregnant, bisexual or gay you should get tested
