Thursday, January 1, 2009

Chlamydia (clamidia /clamydia) A quick simple guide

By Andrew Sutton

Chlamydia, often misspelt as clamidia / clamydia, is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection. Unfortunately, many people do not know enough STD facts to help prevent themselves from contracting infections such as chlamydia (clamidia / clamydia).

Chlamydia can affect anyone who is sexually active, as it can be spread through any kind of sexual act. Consequently, it is the most pervasive STD in Great Britain, and many sufferers are unaware that they been infected by it.

Symptoms include: a burning sensation when urinating, pain in the lower back and abdomen and discharge from the penis or vagina.

Chalamydia can, in the long term, cause serious fetility problems if undiagnosed, as well as affecting the health of the sufferer.

Females who have contracted chlamydia present themselves with an increased risk of also contracting HIV if exposed to it.

If you think you have contracted chlamydia, which is sometimes wrongly spelt as clamidia or clamydia, you can go to your doctor for a simple swab test or urine sample which will be sent away and tested for infection with chlamydia (clamidia / clamydia). Your doctor can also provide you with STD facts to help you prevent any other infections contracted through sexual activity.

Treatment for chlamydia will involve a course of antibiotics, and it is also advisable that you inform any previous sexual partners that you are being treated fro chlamydia, so that they can be tested themselves. If detected early, chlamydia is far easier to treat, so visit your doctor for a test as early as possible if you suspect you may have contracted it.

The way to prevent and protect yourself from chlamydia (as well as other STI's) is to ensure that a condom is used during sexual intercourse. It is also important to use any information on STD facts available to you, and to follow the aforementioned steps if you do contract chlamydia.

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