Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria are the number one sexually transmitted disease in North America. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that there were 1,030,911 confirmed cases of chlamydia infections reported to them in the year 2006 for the United States alone. It is one of those diseases that is particularly insidious because there are often no symptoms, which is why it is best to be informed so that you know what to look out for should you suspect a chlamydia infection. Women are usually infected in the cervix and the urethra. Women often report having a burning sensation while urinating coupled with unusual vaginal discharge. Other symptoms include pain during intercourse or bleeding in between menstrual cycles. If left untreated, women can develop PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), which can cause damage to the fallopian tubes. PID can lead to infertility or ectopic pregnancies, which can be fatal. 75% of all women report having no symptoms whatsoever. Men frequently repor
