Chlamydia Archives

Chlamydia is a very common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), with people under the age of 30 being most at risk. It can cause a variety of symptoms, though in many cases it can be a silent condition. There are also some potentially serious complications, including reduced fertility in both men and women, as well as increased risk of ectopic pregnancy and pelvic infection in women. It is simple to have a test, which usually just involves providing a urine sample to your doctor. Treatment involves a course of antibiotics. In this section, find out more about the symptoms of Chlamydia, diagnosis of Chlamydia and Chlamydia treatment.

Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?
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Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?

what is it? symptoms diagnosis treatment Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is particularly common in people under the age of 30. All sexually active people should consider regular STI checks, particularly if they have multiple partners. It [...]

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How does Chlamydia affect men?
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How does Chlamydia affect men?

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia in men? symptoms spread prevention treatment Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection/disease (STI/STD) caused by a bacteria (Chlamydia Trachomatis). This means that it is spread by having sex or sexual contact with somebody who has already caught it. Chlamydia symptoms in women [...]

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What are the complications of Chlamydia?
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What are the complications of Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, Chlamydia infection usually affects the neck of the womb (cervix) and the womb (uterus). In men, it usually affects the urethra (the tube urine passes through), in [...]

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Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. In men, it may present with [...]

Chlamydia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID, STI test, STI, Sexual health, Women's Health|

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot of damage to a woman's reproductive system, putting her future ability [...]

Women's Health, Chlamydia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID, STI test, STI, Sexual health|