Pregnant women can pass this infection on to their babies who can then get infections of their eyes or lungs. You can get chlamydia from vaginal and anal sex. The symptoms and signs A young woman may never know she is infected with chlamydia until she has a test for it or decides to have a baby and has problems trying to become pregnant. For those who develop symptoms, these usually appear one to three weeks after sex with an infected person. Sometimes, the symptoms are so mild that a person may not notice them.
Men sometimes have no symptoms and can spread it without knowing they have it.
It is very important that chlamydia be treated right away. A new test is available in some centres. It's a urine test that is quick and reliable. If you are having sex and have taken chances , see a health professional or go to a clinic and ask for the test. You must get a prescription for the right antibiotic from your doctor.