As many people know that
chlamydia infection is one of the most common STDs, which can be transmitted widely. And it is usually caused by chlamydia trachomatis or bacterial aroused by oral, anal or vaginal sex. It is reported that about 1,244,180 chlamydia cases are recorded in 2009. In fact, chlamydia is always ignored because usually it shows no symptom in patients.
Signs of chlamydia infection in Women
Women with Chlamydia often present with pelvic pain and lower back pain. The pain is generally constant and described as a dull ache. Increased pain during sexual intercourse is a common symptom. Some women will experience spotting or bleeding between periods. Rectal pain and discharge are present if Chlamydia infection in the cervix spreads to the rectum. Women are more likely to experience systemic symptoms, such as nausea, fever and chills, as well.
Signs of chlamydia infection in Men
Men will often experience tenderness in the testicles, which will feel sore when touched. Sometimes the testicles will become swollen as well. General pain around the opening of the penis, not associated with urination, can also be present. Uncommonly, men will experience aching joints.
Long-Term Signs of chlamydia infection
Many people do not have acute symptoms of Chlamydia infection, but they may experience long-term signs if the Chlamydia goes untreated. In women, repeated episodes of ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic pelvic pain may be signs of a long-term Chlamydial infection. Men may experience ejaculation with less semen or no semen at all. This is due to Chlamydia's scarring the epididymis. Both men and women can develop Reiter's syndrome, which presents with arthritis, conjunctivitis and skin lesions. Reiter's syndrome is a very rare sign of Chlamydia.
