Conditions
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK and is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Sexually active men and women aged under-25 are most at risk of becoming infected. However, as there are often no symptoms of Chlamydia, many people who catch it remain blissfully unaware of the fact they have been infected, so it remains undetected. If left untreated, Chlamydia can spread to other parts of the body and ultimately cause fertility problems for both sexes. Non-specific symptoms of genital chlamydia among women include cystitis, change in vaginal discharge and mild lower abdominal pain. Men normally experience a urethral discharge from the penis. The UK has a national Chlamydia screening programme, which is both free and confidential, so there’s no excuse for not getting yourself checked out. Of course, you can also help yourself, by practicing safe sex and getting tested for Chlamydia every year until you’re 24. You know it makes sense!
A free online Chlamydia postal test for people aged under-25 is available in most areas. Go to www.freetest.me. for more details.
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how can you get chlamydia? can you get it by being fingered?
me and my partner where together for 5 years before we found out that we had it got tested and took the meds took another test came back negative which we were both happy about but what are our chances of having a baby now?
can chlamydia cause a twitching eye?
can u catch Chlamydia from the tolet seat ??
dose it smell :/
I gave my first oral sex yesterday ('blow job'), it was unprotected, & I'm now aware he should have worn a condom to be on the safe side. He didn't ejaculate, & neither of us have had any sexual partners in the past- it was the first time for oral for both of us. Neither of us have any infections, cuts, or warts both around the mouth, or the genitals. I'm wondering if there's still a chance I've caught an STI, & if so, which they are most likely to be? Thank you! (I'm also under the age of 18) :)
i have never had chlamydia before. but during sex i am bleeding but also been taking my pill for over 5 months without a break for my period what could be the cause?
I'm 21 I had chlamydia and I got tablets for it which was last Friday she said don't have sex with my partner for a week so does that mean this Friday coming ?
i caught chlamydia and had it treated and had another test after i had completed my medication and i was ok, but since then i've had a white discharge and it wont go away. if i dont have chlamydia anymore what else can it be?? i have no other symptoms
Me & my boyfriend found out we had chlamydia i have took the treatmeant and he is still waiting for his.. I was only told not to have sex.. 2 days after taking my treatmeant i gave my boyfriend a blowjob although i did not let him climax in my mouth..later that day i decided to search chlamydia and get some facts..after reading information about it im worried i might of put myself back at risk can someone please tell me if i am or not :( thanks
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