This is a terrible word "chlamydia"...

Chlamydia is the most common disease that is transmitted sexually. In women occurs as frequently as men. The disease is almost invisible and asymptomatic, which is why many find it already in disrepair. If such a prospect you are not happy, then protect yourself and make regular visits to the doctor.

What are the symptoms of chlamydia in women



What is chlamydia?


Chlamydia is an infectious disease that is transmitted sexually. The disease is caused by the bacterium chlamydia. She passed an infected person during vaginal, anal and even oral sex. Also can be transmitted from infected mother to child.

Symptoms of chlamydia in women




during urination women feel pain;


urine becomes turbid;


a woman has had vaginal discharge;


the woman may be bleeding between periods or during sexual intercourse;


women are more burning and itching in the genital area;


a woman may experience discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen;


can disrupt the menstrual cycle;


conjunctivitis;


increased fatigue.




But, mostly, the disease is asymptomatic, only 10% of people have the typical symptoms.

Prevention of chlamydia in women


follow the rules of personal hygiene;


during sexual intercourse, always use a condom, only he can protect you from sexually transmitted infections;


you should have only one sexual partner in which you are confident;


refrain from promiscuous sexual relations;


you should not have sexual intercourse, if you have the symptoms of the disease;


if you have a new sexual partner, before moving on to intercourse, walk together a survey for the presence of diseases that are transmitted sexually.





Treatment chlamydia




If you know that you are infected with chlamydia, you should immediately alert your partner. Many doctors recommend to inform not only their current partner, but preferably all with whom you have had sexual relations, as in many men, the disease can be asymptomatic and they may not know about the disease and infect others. Treatment chlamydia long and complicated. This disease may be cured only by antibiotics. If you treat it early, women have no problems and complications. Untreated chlamydia in women can cause serious complications.

What complications arise if there is no treatment for chlamydia


may cause inflammation of the cervix;


can cause inflammation of the urethra (urethritis);


inflammation of the uterus;


inflammation of the fallopian tubes;


inflammation of the ovaries;


endometritis is an inflammation of the lining of the mucous membrane of the uterus;


inflammation of the Bartholin glands (glands at the entrance of the vagina);


inflammation of the pelvic organs;


futility;


sometimes it may even cause inflammation of the liver.





What complications causes chlamydia in pregnant women


premature birth;


miscarriage;


ectopic pregnancy;


constant pain in the pelvic area.





What organs affect chlamydia


if chlamydia has arisen as a result of anal intercourse, can cause inflammation of mucous membranes of the rectum;


can cause inflammation of the joints;


conjunctivitis can occur if you touch the infected area and then touching the eye;


may cause venereal lymphogranuloma. Occurs mainly through homosexual relations.





How does the venereal lymphogranuloma


in the genital area open ulcers;


headaches;


causes fatigue;


can increase lymph nodes.

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