Chlamydia trachomatis is an extremely common bacterial organism that produces infections primarily in the reproductive and urinary organs of both men and women. Chlamydia is spread through direct sexual contact with an infected individual. The symptoms of Chlamydia infection in men include pain during urination and discharges from the penis. Often men do not have any symptoms, but can still transmit the disease to a sexual partner.
Untreated women can experience infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
Pregnant women who have chlamydia infections risk early delivery and harm to their newborn, in the form of eye and lung infections. This medication can only be obtained through a doctor's office. If you have been diagnosed with Chlamydia, it is important that all your sexual partners in the past two months be identified and evaluated for treatment in order to avoid further spreading of the disease. Remember, many people are infected with Chlamydia but do not know it because they do not have any symptoms. If you suspect you may have been exposed to a person with chlamydia contact your doctor to be tested and receive medicine, if necessary.