Friday, January 2, 2009

Chlamydia 5 minute guide Chlamydia Quick guide

By Andrew Sutton

The most common STI in the country, as well as the one which many people do not know enough about, is chlamydia.

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.

Chlamydia carries symptoms such as causing a burning senstaion during urination, pain in the abdomen and lower back, as well as irregular discharge from the genitals.

Problems of chlamydia are most serious in the long-term, possibly causing sufferers to become infertile, and damaging their health.

There is also an increased risk among females of catching HIV if you have contracted chlamydia.

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.

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.

In order to prevent yourself from catching chlamydia, it is essential that you use a condom, and that you become aware of all the information available to you, so that if you do contract it, you will know the course of action to take.

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