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Chlamydia

Pronounced: kla-mid-ee-ah
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Signs and symptoms

Most women who are infected with chlamydia will have no symptoms but some may notice:

  • A change in the normal discharge from the vagina.
  • More frequent or painful peeing.
  • Pain during sex.
  • Bleeding between periods or irregular periods.

Men are more likely to notice symptoms, but some may have no symptoms at all. Those with symptoms may have:

  • Discharge from the penis.
  • Pain or burning when peeing.

The eyes can become infected with chlamydia and if they do, both men and women may experience painful swelling and irritation.

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