Signs and symptoms
... Chlamydia may be difficult to detect because early-stage infections often cause few or no signs and symptoms that might alert you to see your doctor. When signs or symptoms do occur, they usually star...

Causes
... The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis causes chlamydia. The condition most commonly spreads through sexual intercourse and other intimate contact among genitals, the rectal area and the mouth. It''s als...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you have a discharge from your vagina or penis, have pain during urination, or encounter other signs and symptoms of chlamydia. It''s important to treat chlamydia before it leads to...

Screening and diagnosis
... Because of the chance of other health problems if you contract chlamydia, ask your doctor how often you should have chlamydia screening tests if you''re at risk. You''re in a high-risk group if you: H...