Chlamydia Specialists in Maharashtra
Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which primarily infects the genital tract but can also …
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is chlamydia called a 'silent' infection?
Because the majority of infected people, especially women, have no noticeable symptoms, allowing the infection to go undetected while still being transmissible to partners.
Can untreated chlamydia affect my ability to have children?
Yes, if it spreads to the upper reproductive tract it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility if not treated.
How is chlamydia treated?
It's treated effectively with a course of oral antibiotics, and it's important to abstain from sex until treatment is fully completed.
Do I need to get tested even without symptoms?
Yes, routine screening is recommended for sexually active young people specifically because so many infections cause no symptoms at all.
Does having chlamydia once protect me from getting it again?
No, you can be reinfected, which is why testing and treating all recent sexual partners and retesting a few months later is recommended.