What symptoms does Chlamydia cause?
In both men and women it is common for Chlamydia not to cause any symptoms. This means that a lot of people who are infected with Chlamydia are unaware of their infection. When it causes symptoms in women, it may cause irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, pain when passing urine, pain during sex or lower abdominal pain. In men it may cause pain when passing urine, discharge from the penis and pain in the testicles and scrotal area. If you have Chlamydia, it is important, that your sexual partners are treated as well. If Chlamydia is not treated it can cause long term problems, such as pelvic pain and infertility in women. In untreated men, it may be associated with infection in the testicles and possibly infertility. If you feel you are at risk of infection, because you have have symptoms you are worried about, or because you have had a new sexual partner, it is important to see a doctor to be tested for Chlamydia. Your doctor will need to ask you some questions and do some t
