Chlamydia
It is a common bacterial infection, which in most cases is usually silent since it has no symptoms, fortunately it is easily cured with antibiotics and quickly if it is controlled in time. Within the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is the most common; Most people who have sex have suffered from chlamydia, so it should not be alerted, only be controlled in time.
Chlamydiasis is transferred through sexual intercourse which by its nature should only be vaginal, since the vagina is the only organ of copulation anatomically, and physiologically to copulate the penis during intercourse, although we should not escape in the ways that it has come acquiring the society of having sexual relations parallel to the vagina as it is anal and oral sex. The bacteria is found in sperm (semen), pre-ejaculatory fluid and vaginal secretions so this bacteria (Chlamydia) can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eyes and throat , for what I previously described in the way of performing sexual activity.
How is chlamydia spread?
This infection is usually spread by having sex with someone infected even if they have not ejaculated. The spread of chlamydia is vaginal sex and anal sex, but it can also be spread through oral sex.
Prevention of acquiring Chlamydia
• This infection can rarely be acquired by touching the eyes with vaginal discharge or semen, although cases of chlamydial conjunctivitis have been reported, so you should avoid having contact with the semen, or hands impregnated with this type of discharge with the eyes .
• You can not get it from sharing food or drinks, or from kissing, hugging, coughing, sneezing or sitting on a toilet seat. It is only contracted by sexual contact so if you do not know the sexual partner you have The best way to prevent chlamydia is to use condoms or oral latex barriers every time you have sex.
• Honesty is important and know your partner's sexual history.
• The mother if she is pregnant can transmit this disease to her baby through the birth canal.
• The best way to prevent this infection is to not have sex, if you are not sure of your sexual partner and your sexual history.
Remember that this infection is:
• 5 times more common than gonorrhea
• 30 times more common than syphilis
When knowing if women have symptoms of chlamydia, they usually present the following:
• Abdominal pain
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• Low fever
• Pain when having sex
• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• Swelling inside the vagina or around the anus
• Need to urinate more often
• Vaginal bleeding after a sexual relationship
• Yellowish discharge in the cervix that may have an intense odor
When men have symptoms, they may have the following:
• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• Secretions with pus, watery or milky from the penis
• Swollen or sensitive testicles
• Swelling around the anus