Customer question:
What are the signs of chlamydia? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Many people who are infected with chlamydia may not show obvious symptoms, so it is essential to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases regularly, especially if you engage in risky sexual behavior. When symptoms occur, they can vary by gender.
Women may experience the following symptoms:
- Discomfort or pain when urinating: This is a common symptom that women with chlamydia infection may experience.
- Increased vaginal discharge: You may experience an unusual discharge that may be watery or have an unpleasant odor.
- Pain in the lower abdomen: pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen can be a sign of chlamydia infection.
- Bleeding during the menstrual cycle: chlamydia can cause irregular bleeding during the cycle.
- Pain during intercourse: the infection may cause discomfort or pain during intercourse.
Men may experience the following symptoms:
- Discomfort or pain when urinating: Similar to women, chlamydia infection can also cause problems when urinating in men.
- Increased urethral discharge: Men may notice unusual urethral discharge.
- Pain or swelling of the testicles: in rare cases, inflammation of the testicles may occur.
Can a person have chlamydia and, at the same time, have no symptoms?
Yes, many people who are infected with chlamydia may not show any specific symptoms. This is one of the features that contribute to the spread of this infection, as people may not be aware that they are carriers of the bacteria and may unknowingly transmit the infection to their sexual partners. Without symptoms, a person will not know they are infected with chlamydia, but they are still capable of spreading the infection to others. This highlights the importance of regular STD testing, especially if you engage in risky sexual behavior, such as sex without a condom or having sex with multiple partners.
Does chlamydia cause vaginal burning?
A burning sensation in the vagina is not one of the typical symptoms of chlamydia in women. Chlamydia in women usually causes symptoms such as discomfort or pain when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, bleeding during the menstrual cycle, and pain during intercourse. A burning sensation in the vagina can be associated with many other causes, including other infections, such as fungal infections (e.g., candidiasis), bacterial vaginosis, or inflammatory diseases of the pelvic floor.
If you have problems with vaginal burning or other sexual symptoms, consult your doctor or an intimate health specialist, who can help you make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
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