Dr O'Donovan explains common symptoms of chlamydia in men and women, plus more general symptoms that can affect the rectum, throat and even the eyes!
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Symptoms
01:25 - Symptoms in women
02:14 - Symptoms in men
02:50 - General symptoms
03:28 - When to seek medical advice
CHLAMYDIA OVERVIEW:
Chlamydia is 1 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
It's passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults.
If you're a woman, sexually active and under 25 in England, it's recommended that you have a chlamydia test once a year, and when you have sex with new or casual partners.
If you're a man, sexually active and under 25 in England, it's recommended that you have a chlamydia test once a year if you are not using condoms with new or casual partners.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Most people with chlamydia do not notice any symptoms and do not know they have it.
If you do develop symptoms, you may experience:
--pain when peeing
-- unusual discharge from the vagina, penis or bottom
-- in women, pain in the tummy, bleeding after sex and bleeding between periods
-- in men, pain and swelling in the testicles
IS IT SERIOUS?
Although chlamydia does not usually cause any symptoms and can normally be treated with a short course of antibiotics, it can be serious if it's not treated early on.
If left untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of your body and lead to long-term health problems, especially in women.
In women, untreated chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy and infertility.
In men, in rare cases, chlamydia can spread to the testicles and epididymis (tubes that carry sperm from the testicles), causing them to become painful and swollen. This is known as epididymitis or epididymo-orchitis (inflammation of the testicles).
It can also sometimes cause reactive arthritis in men and women.
This is why it's important to get tested and treated as soon as possible if you think you might have chlamydia.
RESOURCES:
Further information via NHS website:
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE CHLAMYDIA
FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN THE UK:
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FIND A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC IN THE USA:
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OTHERWISE SEE YOUR NEAREST HEALTH PROFESSIONAL!!
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