Chlamydia is a disease caused by a bacterium transmitted during sexual intercourse. The disease can be transmitted from person to person through vaginal, oral and anal sex. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease in developed countries and in our country.
What are the Symptoms of Chlamydia?
Many people with chlamydia do not have any symptoms. These people can carry this bacteria without realizing it and pass it on to their partners. If symptoms occur, this usually happens 7-20 days after sexual contact with the person carrying the bacterium.
Women
- Vaginal discharge,
- Bleeding between menses,
- Mild pain in the lower abdomen,
- Burning sensation/pain when urinating.
- Light yellow stain coming from the penis, usually on the panties
- Burning sensation/pain while urinating,
- Slight itching or discomfort at the tip of the penis,
- Slight increase in urination frequency.
What are the Problems Caused by the Disease?
If left untreated, Chlamydia can cause the following conditions:
Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID): A serious disease that damages the reproductive organ in women. Ectopic Pregnancy: The fertilized egg begins to grow outside of the uterus. It requires urgent intervention. Infertility: It can be seen in both men and women. A pregnant woman with chlamydia can pass the infection to her baby during childbirth. >
How is Chlamydia Treated?
Antibiotics are used in the treatment of chlamydia . Even if the symptoms disappear, use the given drugs until they are gone. If you stop taking your medications early, the infection may not go away completely and you may continue to transmit it. Your partner should also be treated for chlamydia. You should not start sexual intercourse until both of you are finished with treatment.
If you are a sexually active person, you may be at risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Consult your doctor for testing and treatment.
How to Reduce the Risk of the Disease?
- Single chooses a partner and you can be sure that this person does not have another partner.
- You can get to know your partner. You can try to find out if he has had a sexually transmitted disease before and his previous sexual life.
- If you see any sores, redness or discharge from your partner, you can try to talk to him about it.
- You can use a condom.
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