Chlamydia videos
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsUrsprungligen publicerad 26 Jun 2025
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Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK, but many people don’t realise they have it because it often has no symptoms. Our video hub explains everything you need to know, from what chlamydia is and how it’s spread, to the symptoms to look out for, how it’s tested and treated, and the risks of leaving it untreated.
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Overview
Klamydia is a common STI that you catch through unprotected sex. Often, you might not notice any symptoms, but if you do, it can cause pain when you pee or unusual discharge.
Klamydia
What is chlamydia?
What is chlamydia?
Symptoms
Tillbaka till innehållIn the early stages of chlamydia there are often no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they can include unusual discharge (vaginal or penile), pain or burning during peeing, or pain in the lower abdomen.
What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
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Treatment
Tillbaka till innehållChlamydia is tested with a simple urine sample or a swab from the affected area, and if you have it, it is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics.
How can you test for chlamydia?
How can you treat chlamydia ?
Complications
Tillbaka till innehållIf left untreated, chlamydia can lead to serious health problems in both men and women such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, epididymo-orchitis, and chronic pelvic pain.
How long can you have chlamydia before it causes damage?
What happens if I don't get treated for chlamydia as a female?
What happens if I don't get treated for chlamydia as a male?
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26 Jun 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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