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What Are The Symptoms Of Chlamydia?

my boyfriend told me yesteday that at the GUM clinic he had been told he had symptoms of chlamydia, I know i never gave it to him and he swears hes been faithful. i also found out that he has had it in the past, could this be why he has these problems now. PLEASE help this could make or break our relationship
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria 'chlamydia trachomatis' and it easily spreads because it often causes no symptoms. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men are without symptoms. Hence, it may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners.
Symptoms in men produced due to Chlamydia include the following:
1. Small amounts of clear or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis.
2. Pain during urination.
3. Burning and itching sensation around the opening of the penis.
4. Pain and swelling of the testicles.
The condition can be diagnosed by use a swab to take a sample from the urethra in men or from the cervix in women and then the specimen is sent to a laboratory to be analyzed.
Treatment is by administration of oral antibiotics with azithromycin or doxycycline. It is recommended the partner(s) also be treated to prevent reinfection and further spread of the disease.
It is very important that you always use condoms during sexual intercourse to lower your risk of contracting or passing on infections such as Chlamydia.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Chlamydia?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria chlamydia trachomatis and it easily spreads because it often causes no symptoms. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men are without symptoms. Hence, it may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. Symptoms in men produced due to Chlamydia include the following: 1. Small amounts of clear or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis. 2. Pain during urination. 3. Burning and itching sensation around the opening of the penis. 4. Pain and swelling of the testicles. The condition can be diagnosed by use a swab to take a sample from the urethra in men or from the cervix in women and then the specimen is sent to a laboratory to be analyzed. Treatment is by administration of oral antibiotics with azithromycin or doxycycline. It is recommended the partner(s) also be treated to prevent reinfection and further spread of the disease. It is very important that you always use condoms during sexual intercourse to lower your risk of contracting or passing on infections such as Chlamydia. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.