How Do You Recognize The Symptoms Of Chlamydia In Women?
Most women routinely get tested for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during their annual gynecological exams. This is a good practice, as chlamydia is an extremely common STD, affecting millions of Americans annually. Chlamydia is sometimes referred to as a “silent epidemic” because it produces no symptoms in nearly 75 percent of women who have it. Know that a fever is the most common symptom of chlamydia. If you have a sudden onset of fever within 1 to 3 weeks of having sexual intercourse, especially with a partner you don’t know very well, you should get tested for chlamydia. Look for unusual vaginal discharge. Discharge that is cloudy, watery or foul smelling can be a sign of chlamydia. Also, any drastic increase in the volume of discharge should also be looked upon with suspicion. Recognize inappropriate bleeding. If you experience vaginal bleeding outside of your menstrual period and you are not ovulating, you could be experiencing a common symptom of chlam
