Chlamydia

Infection with chlamydia is common. It is expected that 10-15% of all young people (15-25 years) are infected with chlamydia – most of them just do not know it.

Chlamydia is transferred through intercourse with out the use of a condom. Chlamydia can appear as troublesome discharge, smarting urination, spotting (especially after intercourse) and abdominal pain.

More than half of all women infected with chlamydia do not feel it. It if very unfortunate because a chlamydia infection can lead to involuntary childlessness. Neither can all the men feel that they are infected with chlamydia and the illness can therefore spread unnoticed and in that way lead to reduced or no fertility.

Your risk of getting infected with chlamydia is greatest when you change partner and do not use a condom. Therefore, it is a good idea to consistently use a condom during intercourse. If you and your partner does not want to ‘lose’ the condom, it is a good idea for both of you to be examined and possibly treated for chlamydia by a doctor.

If you have continuous discharge or think that you are infected with chlamydia you should go to your own doctor. Rather one time too many! There is effective medication for you and your partner.

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