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Chlamydia

For Chlamydia we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Baby, Contraception, Fertility, HIV and AIDs, Herpes, Invitro Fertilization, Medical, Reproductive Infections, Sex, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Women's Health and Womens Health.



Chlamydia (Baby)

A common sexually transmitted disease, often with no visible symptoms; treatable with antibiotics. If untreated, chlamydia can make a woman infertile or be passed to an infant during childbirth, causing pneumonia, eye infections, and, in severe cases, blindness.


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Chlamydia (Contraception)

The most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the United States. It can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, or eye. Usually, chlamydia does not cause symptoms, so most people are not aware that they have the infection. Chlamydia is a serious health threat, as it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), but it is easy to treat with antibiotics once diagnosed.


Chlamydia (Fertility)

A type of bacteria that is frequently transmitted sexually between partners or from an infected mother to her newborn child; the most common sexually transmitted bacterial disease


Chlamydia (HIV and AIDs)

A sexually-transmitted disease caused by an organism called Chlamydia trachomatis; easily treated with antibiotics.


Chlamydia (Herpes)

Common STD caused by the bacterium Chlamydia.


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Chlamydia (Invitro Fertilization)

A sexually transmitted disease, it is a common cause of pelvic infection and subsequent tubal damage and infertility.


Chlamydia (Medical)

Microorganisms that cause several human infections and can be transmitted sexually


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Chlamydia (Reproductive Infections)

A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis, often causing irregular bleeding and pain during intercourse in women, burning during urination in men, and discharge in both men and women. If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.


Chlamydia (Sex)

An infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Despite being one of the most common STDs in women, it is often asymptomatic.


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Chlamydia (Sexual Health)

A bacterial infection of the genital area, spread through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal intercourse. This STD often has no symptoms but can lead to infertility in men and women if left untreated. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics.


Chlamydia (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

The fastest-spreading STD in the U.S.; a bacterial infection that infects up to four million men and women every year. Often no symptoms are present, especially in women. Untreated chlamydia is dangerous -- it can cause sterility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), and increase the chances for life-threatening tubal pregnancies. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics and can be prevented by avoiding sexual intercourse or by using a latex or polyurethane condom with every sex act.


Chlamydia (Women's Health)

A common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no symptoms, but chlamydia can cause serious damage a women's reproductive organs. When a woman does have symptoms, they may include thin vaginal discharge and other symptoms similar to gonorrhea like burning when urinating. Long-term irritation may cause lower abdominal pain, inflammation of the pelvic organs, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).


Chlamydia (Womens Health)

A common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no symptoms, but chlamydia can cause serious damage a women's reproductive organs. When a woman does have symptoms, they may include thin vaginal discharge and other symptoms similar to gonorrhea like burning when urinating. Long-term irritation may cause lower abdominal pain, inflammation of the pelvic organs, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).




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