Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread because it often causes no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men are without symptoms.

How Do I Know if I Have Chlamydia?

It is not easy to tell if you are infected with chlamydia since symptoms are not always apparent. But when they do occur, they are usually noticeable within 1-3 weeks of contact and can include the following:

Chlamydia Symptoms in Women

• Abnormal vaginal discharge that may have an odor

• Bleeding between periods

• Painful periods

• Abdominal pain with fever

• Pain when having sex

• Itching or burning in or around the vagina

• Pain when urinating

Chlamydia Symptoms in Men

• Small amounts of clear or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis

• Painful urination

• Burning and itching around the opening of the penis

• Pain and swelling around the testicles