What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect the cervix (the opening to the uterus), penis, rectum (inside your butt) and throat.
How do you get chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia is found in certain bodily fluids of someone who has chlamydia: semen (cum), vaginal fluid, and anal fluid.
2. You can get chlamydia from having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who already has it.
3. You can get chlamydia if you share sex toys with someone who already has it and you don’t disinfect the toys or put a new condom on them each time a new person uses the toys.
4. A pregnant person with chlamydia can pass it on to their baby during vaginal delivery.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect the cervix (the opening to the uterus), penis, rectum (inside your butt) and throat.
How do you get chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia is found in certain bodily fluids of someone who has chlamydia: semen (cum), vaginal fluid, and anal fluid.
2. You can get chlamydia from having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who already has it.
3. You can get chlamydia if you share sex toys with someone who already has it and you don’t disinfect the toys or put a new condom on them each time a new person uses the toys.
4. A pregnant person with chlamydia can pass it on to their baby during vaginal delivery.
How do you know if you have chlamydia?
1. The only way to know you have chlamydia is to get tested.
2. Many people do not have any symptoms and may not know they have it. You can pass on chlamydia even if you don’t have any symptoms.
3. If symptoms do occur, they usually appear within 2 to 6 weeks after exposure but it can take longer for symptoms to appear.
4. Symptoms can vary depending on where the infection is.
Possible Symptoms:
Cervix/Vagina:
1. Itchy/irritated vagina
2. Painful urination (peeing)
3. A change in vaginal discharge
4. Bleeding after sex or between periods
5. Pain during or after vaginal sex
6. Pain in the lower abdomen (belly)/lower back
Penis:
1. Discharge from the penis
6. Pain in the lower abdomen (belly)/lower back
Penis:
1. Discharge from the penis
2. Itchiness or irritation around the urethra (the opening in the penis)
3. Painful urination
4. Pain or swelling in the testicles (balls)
Remember: The most common symptom of any chlamydia infection is no symptoms at all
What if you test positive for chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia can be treated and cured with a single dose of antibiotics.
3. Painful urination
4. Pain or swelling in the testicles (balls)
Remember: The most common symptom of any chlamydia infection is no symptoms at all
What if you test positive for chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia can be treated and cured with a single dose of antibiotics.
2. Your sexual partners should also get tested and treated. If they don’t, they
can give chlamydia to you again.
How can you lower your risk of getting chlamydia and/or passing it on to your partner(s)?
1.Make informed decisions. Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and the use of safer sex tools.
2. Use condoms on penises
3. Get tested for chlamydia and other STIs when you or your partner has a new sexual partner.
4. If you test positive for chlamydia, follow your clinician’s instructions for treatment and follow-up.
How can you lower your risk of getting chlamydia and/or passing it on to your partner(s)?
1.Make informed decisions. Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and the use of safer sex tools.
2. Use condoms on penises
3. Get tested for chlamydia and other STIs when you or your partner has a new sexual partner.
4. If you test positive for chlamydia, follow your clinician’s instructions for treatment and follow-up.
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