chlamydia definition and symptoms
The symptoms of chlamydia are often mild and therefore hard to notice. Symptoms may become noticeable 1-3 weeks following infection and include: 1  Unusual discharge from the vagina or penis. 2  Pain during sexual intercourse in women. 3  Bleeding following sexual intercourse in women. 4  Pain and swelling in the testicles.
By Tina Shahian, PhD. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection and the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States with 2.8 million new cases annually.