CHLAMYDIA

What is it?
An infection caused by bacteria in both men and women. It can infect the urethra, anus, or throat. In women, it can also infect the cervix, uterus, or fallopian tubes.

How you get it
From an infected person through semen or discharge from the vagina or cervix.

How you know you have it?
Men: Heaviness and discomfort in their testicles, pain or burning during urination, or pus coming out of their penis.
Women: Itching, vaginal discharge, or burning during urination. Most people may have no symptoms at all.

How to test for it ?
By testing your urine or swabbing your penis, cervix, or throat for Chlamydia.

How to treat it?
Antibiotics

What it can do to you?
If left untreated, can cause scar tissue in the urethra, uterus, or fallopian tubes. This can make it very difficult to get pregnant or get someone pregnant.