what is clamidia?

Question

what is clamidia i know its an std but what does it do to your body

Answer 1

Chlamydia, specifically Chlamydia trachomatis, is a parasite and is classified as a specialized bacteria. All 3 species of Chlamydia are pathogenic (disease causing) but Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for lymphogranuloma venereum, PID and trachoma, which are all STDs.

In the female, untreated Chlamydia t. infection can spread to the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause PID. The infection can cause permanent damage to the uterus, fallopian tubes and adjacent tissue. The damage can result in chronic pelvic pain, infertility (due to scarring of the fallopian tubes) and ectopic pregnancy (again, due to scarring). Females with chlamydia are up to 5 times more likely to contract HIV if exposed to that virus.

On rare occasions, chlamydia can cause Reiter's syndrome, which occurs primarily in males and is a form of arthritis with skin lesions and inflammation of the eyes and urethra. Usually complications in the male are rare but an infection can spread to the epididymus (the tubular structure that carries sperm from the testes) causing pain, fever and, on occasion, sterility.

Note the spelling of chlamydia and I hope this thoroughly answers your question.

Answer 2

Chlamydia infects the neck of the womb (cervix) in women and the tube inside the penis (urethra) in men. Sometimes it can infect the throat and anus of either sex.

Many people feel a mixture of fear and anger if they think they have an STI. It’s common to feel shame or guilt as well. Because these can be strong feelings, some people decide to avoid the issue. Embarrassment can also stop people getting help. You should get advice, reassurance or treatment as early as possible. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can lead to chronic pain and infertility (the inability to get pregnant).

Symptoms in women
Women may have no signs or symptoms with chlamydia. If symptoms are present, they may include:

An unusual vaginal fluid (discharge)
A burning sensation when urinating
Deep pain during vaginal sex
Vaginal bleeding after sex.
Symptoms in men
Men may have no signs or symptoms either. If symptoms are present, they may include:
White or clear fluid (discharge) from the penis
Discomfort during urination.
How it is diagnosed
Chlamydia is diagnosed by laboratory tests for the bacterium in specimens taken from the cervix or penis, or from a urine sample.

How it is spread
Chlamydia is spread when a person has vaginal or anal sex without a condom with someone who has chlamydia. It can also be spread by oral sex. You can’t tell by looking at someone whether they have an STI or not. So, if you’re having sex without using a condom, you are taking a risk.

Even if you know a person well, you may not be able to tell they have an STI. People can look healthy and strong and still be infected. Since chlamydia infection often has no symptoms, a person may not realise they are infected or that they may infect you. You can get an STI from a new partner who has had unprotected sex with an earlier partner, or from a long term partner who has sex with other people.

Treatment methods
If detected early, chlamydia can be treated with a single dose of antibiotic. Complicated chlamydial infections and pelvic inflammatory disease in women may need longer courses of antibiotics. Partners of people with chlamydia also need to be treated as they may be infected. If your partner is not treated, you can get re-infected.

Answer 3

You are definitely in the right category! It is a sexually transmitted disease and you need to see a doctor or gynecologist if you even think you might have it and get a pap smear. If you let it go it can turn into precancerous cells or even lesson your chance of having children later in life. I had to have cryosurgery done when I had it like 20 years ago. That is when they freeze the cells then slough them off. I have never had anything since. I have 3 kids and I AM hiv negative. Find out!

Answer 4

Left untreated it can cause sterility by scarring felopian tubes so bad eggs can't get through and it can lead to pelvic inflamatory disease which is very painful. Both of these in women. For men I'm not sure of the long-term effects but in beginning they can have pain and discharge from there penis.

Answer 5

"Chlamydia ..can damage a woman's reproductive organs. Even though symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent, serious complications that cause irreversible damage, including infertility, can occur "silently" before a woman ever recognizes a problem. Chlamydia also can cause discharge from the penis of an infected man."

"Women infected with chlamydia are up to five times more likely to become infected with HIV, if exposed."

Answer 6

Even if you don't think you have anything, go get tested. It's better to be tested an know you're clean than have to worry about it. Chlamydia is easily treated if they know you have it. Just go to your doctor and tell them you need to get checked. Why would you even think about not getting tested? It's important to know you're clean.