What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

Varies: Chlamydia is known as the "silent std", because there are often no symptoms of the infection. However, many women with chlamydia will have an increased vaginal discharge, some will have pelvic and/or lower abdominal pain, some will have pain with intercourse, and some will run a fever - depending on the extent and severity of the infection. If you have been exposed to chlamydia, see your doctor.

Chlamydia: Often don’t have sxs. That’s why it’s called a silent STD. Sxs can include: vaginal discharge, bleeding w intercourse or btwn periods, nausea, fever, painful intercourse, & lower abdominal & back pain. Men may have discharge, burning w urination, itching at opening of penis (urethra) & less often – pain/ swelling of testes. It can lead to rectal pain, bleeding & d/c in men & women.

Symptoms could be: Lower abdominal or pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, pain with intercourse, and possibly spotting. A thorough history and physical exam including a pelvic exam is needed to confirm a diagnosis of chlamydia.

Chlamidia: Chlamidia is a silent infection in many cases. Many women do not know they have it unless they have a test in the doctor's office. When symptomatic, it can cause an abnormal vaginal discharge, burning with urination, pelvic pain or abdominal pain, pelvic inflammatory disease ( also called pid with pain, fever or chills, vaginal discharge). It can cause infertility and a higher risk for an ectopic.

Chlamydia is often a: “silent” disease – this means that the person isn't experiencing symptoms. Chlamydia symptoms in women may include: spotting, painful sexual intercourse, pain w urination, vaginal discharge (milky or yellow mucus), lower abdominal pain, nausea ; fever. Chlamydia in men may cause burning or pain w urinating, irritation at opening of penis as well as discharge, groin pain w swelling ; swelling /pain.

Though often: Asymptomatic, irregular bleeding, cramping and then low abdominal tenderness with fever can occur.

Variable: 50-70% of women are asymptomatic. In men 50% infected will develop urethritis. Symptoms include a painful or burning sensation when urinating, an unusual discharge from the penis, swollen or tender testicles, or fever.

Discharge and others: Most infected people notice nothing at all. If there are symptoms in women, most common are increased vaginal discharge, burning with urination (usually mild), spotting between periods, bleeding after sex. In severe cases, low abdominal pain, sometimes fever. In men, cloudy discharge from the penis, mild discomfort with urination. With severe cases, possible painful enlargement of a testicle.