Each year, between three and four million Americans
are infected with chlamydia. 10-15% of American college students have
chlamydia.
Common Symptoms
Women:
Men:
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Symptoms usually appear one to three weeks after transmission,
if at all. 75% of people with chlamydia show absolutely no symptoms.
Infected women are often asymptomatic until they are in danger of becoming
infertile. Chlamydia can be transmitted even if there are no symptoms.
How Is It Transmitted?
Oral, vaginal, or anal sex with someone with chlamydia.
What May Happen If You Don't Get Treated
Risk of transmitting chlamydia to sexual partners. Reproductive organ damage. Infertility for both men and women. A pregnant mother with chlamydia risks giving it to her child during
childbirth.
Where can I go to be tested?
Many places offer confidential testing facilities. Planned Parenthood
can provide testing, treatment, and support. You can find the nearest
Planned Parenthood by visiting their website, www.plannedparenthood.org
Treatable?
Yes. With antibiotics, chlamydia can be cured. Both partners should
take the full dosage for the prescribed number of days and avoid having
sex to prevent re-infection of each other. After antibiotics are finished,
both partners should be retested to ensure that the infection is cleared
before resuming in sexual activity.
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