Thursday, January 1, 2009

Chlamydia (clamidia /clamydia) A quick simple guide

By Andrew Sutton

Chlamdydia is a very prevalent venereal disease. The commonplace nature of chlamydia can be attributed to many peoples lack of knowledge about it, and sexually transmitted infections in general.

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the UK today, with many people not even knowing that they have it. Nicolette Heaton-Harris explains in Sexually Transmitted Infections, You can be infected by chlamydia [clamidia / clamydia] through vaginal, oral or anal sex. If you are sexually active in any way, there is a risk that you could get infected with chlamydia (clamidia / clamydia).

Symptoms of chlamydia (clamidia /clamydia ) can include a burning sensation when urinating, lower back and abdominal pain and any abnormal discharge from the genitals.

If chlamydia [clamidia /clamydia] goes undiagnosed for a very long time, then serious problems affecting future fertility and health can present themselves.

Females who have contracted chlamydia present themselves with an increased risk of also contracting HIV if exposed to it.

Tests for chlamydia infection will likely involve either a swab test or providing a urine sample, and can be carried out by your general practitioner, who will also provide you with information about STDs to help you avoid contracting them in the future.

Treatment for chlamydia will involve a course of antibiotics, and it is also advisable that you inform any previous sexual partners that you are being treated fro chlamydia, so that they can be tested themselves. If detected early, chlamydia is far easier to treat, so visit your doctor for a test as early as possible if you suspect you may have contracted it.

The way to prevent and protect yourself from chlamydia (as well as other STI's) is to ensure that a condom is used during sexual intercourse. It is also important to use any information on STD facts available to you, and to follow the aforementioned steps if you do contract chlamydia.

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