Chlamydia is a bacterial infection passed on during oral, vaginal or anal sex. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia that affects 1 in 10 sexually active people under 25 years old. Chlamydia shows no symptoms so a large number of infected people do not get tested. Most people do not have symptoms. When symptoms are present it include:
In Women
• White, yellow or green discharge with foul smell
• Itching or burning sensation around the vagina
• Burning sensation when passing urine
• Bleeding between periods
• Painful menstruation
In Men
• Clear or white discharge
• Burning sensation when passing urine
• Testicular pain and swelling
• Itchiness
If you think you have Chlamydia, contact us and we will examine you and perform the necessary test to determine if you have infection. It is important to ensure that partners are tested and treated to control the spread of this infection. Chlamydia is an easily diagnosed infection. Test are painless it usually involve a urine test or a cotton swab from the cervix, vagina, anus or penis.
It is recommended that all sexually active individuals below 25 years be tested for chlamydial infection annually.