{"id":3240,"date":"2023-05-18T16:59:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T16:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=3240"},"modified":"2023-05-18T17:06:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T17:06:52","slug":"untreated-chlamydia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/chlamydia\/untreated-chlamydia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Risks of Untreated Chlamydia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3240\" class=\"elementor elementor-3240\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b56da8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b56da8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58bc3e82\" data-id=\"58bc3e82\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d969f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d969f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chlamydia is one of the most prevalently reported sexually transmitted diseases for men and women. Chlamydia is carried by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis and is typically asymptomatic. This means that the infection doesn&#8217;t always show symptoms when present. Unfortunately, this means many people can have chlamydia without knowing or treating it.\u00a0<strong>Untreated chlamydia<\/strong>\u00a0can cause some unpleasant complications for infected people, especially women.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This article discusses untreated chlamydia and its attendant implications for the patient. Read on to know more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-do-people-get-chlamydia\">How do people get chlamydia?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Chlamydia is a widely reported sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. View the fact sheet\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/chlamydia\/stdfact-chlamydia.htm#:~:text=Chlamydia%20is%20a%20common%20STD,that%20occurs%20outside%20the%20womb).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>People get chlamydia by having unprotected sexual relations with an infected partner. This includes anal, vaginal, or oral sex.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The infection spreads through contact with genital fluids from an infected person during sexual activities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The bacteria that causes chlamydia is carried in semen, vaginal and penile fluids and can affect the urethra, eyes, anus, cervix, and throat.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Chlamydia can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, leaving the infection untreated can lead to severe complications and significant reproductive and sexual health challenges in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Complications from untreated chlamydia may be especially dire for women&#8217;s reproductive health.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab2cab elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"2ab2cab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1307\" class=\"elementor elementor-1307\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-48f279f6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48f279f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-65963e56\" data-id=\"65963e56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5388ba1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5388ba1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need help with Chlamydia?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21a6d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b21a6d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f1c58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"72f1c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/chlamydia-treatment-online\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET HELP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf74c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cf74c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-risks-of-untreated-chlamydia\">What are the risks of untreated chlamydia?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many people can have chlamydia without knowing because the infection doesn&#8217;t usually present symptoms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometimes, the signs that show are so mild that patients mistake them for other conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is why regular testing is essential for sexually active people so infected people can get ahead of the infection with appropriate medical assistance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leaving chlamydia untreated can lead to other complications like infertility, pelvic inflammatory diseases, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pain, etc.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The attendant complications can vary depending on the gender of the patient. However, men and women can experience reactive arthritis, adversely impacting the eyes, urinary tract, and joints.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, chlamydia can cause urethritis- the inflammation of the urethra, a condition with similar symptoms to a urinary tract infection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A chlamydia infection left untreated can also increase the risk of contracting HIV due to a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-complications-for-women\">Complications for Women<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While chlamydia is not life-threatening, leaving the infection untreated can lead to severe complications with potentially fatal outcomes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, damage caused by uncured chlamydia can lead to irreparable damage to a woman&#8217;s reproductive system leading to infertility and other unwanted conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-pelvic-inflammatory-disease\">Pelvic Inflammatory Disease<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PID occurs when there&#8217;s severe inflammation of a woman&#8217;s reproductive organs, which can be one of the complications of leaving chlamydia untreated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/pid\/stdfact-pid.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PID can cause further<\/a>\u00a0complications in a woman&#8217;s body, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/glossary\/#fallopian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ectopic pregnancy<\/a>, infertility, and abdominal pain.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PID can cause the scarring of the fallopian tubes leading to tubal blockages responsible for infertility, chronic abdominal pain, and infertility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Some of the common symptoms associated with PID include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Lower abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Foul-smelling vaginal discharge<\/li>\n<li>Pain during sex<\/li>\n<li>Burning sensation during urination<\/li>\n<li>Irregular bleeding between periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you notice these symptoms, immediately contact your healthcare expert so they can schedule a test for you.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-pregnancy\">Pregnancy<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pregnant women who have chlamydia stand the risk of passing the infection to their newborns at birth. Unfortunately, untreated chlamydia can pass from a mother to her child during childbirth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suppose a newborn contracts chlamydia from birth; the baby could develop pneumonia or conjunctivitis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the newborn may become a pre-term delivery. This is why the CDC recommends that doctors test pregnant women for chlamydia when they come for their first prenatal consultations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suppose a pregnant woman has chlamydia; her doctor would prescribe a round of safe and recommended antibiotics to treat the infection without harming the fetus.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If chlamydia is treated early, it is less likely to cause problems for the mother during the birth of her newborn.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-untreated-chlamydia-complications-for-men\">Untreated Chlamydia complications for men<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CDC has confirmed that chlamydia complications may not be as damning for men as for women. However, some severe complications can occur from leaving chlamydia untreated for men.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Epididymitis is the inflammation of one or both testicles, an infection that can be caused by leaving chlamydia untreated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The epididymis is a tube in the back of the testicles where sperm cells grow and mature.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An inflammation of this tube can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like testicular pain, painful ejaculation, and painful urination.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, if not treated immediately, this infection can develop into sepsis or an abscess, which can cause infertility in males.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/646657ecf3303-5-health-risks-of-untreated-chlamydia.jpg\" alt=\"5 health risks of untreated chlamydia\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-causes-and-risk-factors\">Causes and risk factors<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chlamydia spreads through sexual contact with a partner who is already infected.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The infection can spread through anal, oral, vaginal, or toy sex with contact with an infected genital fluid.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This means that people who have sex without condoms are more prone to getting infected if they engage in sexual activities with an already infected partner.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CDC recommends regular testing for chlamydia because of its asymptomatic nature. In addition, people who fall into the following categories should ensure to get tested for chlamydia at least annually.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Sexually involved people under 25 years<\/li>\n<li>Sexually active people 25 years and over<\/li>\n<li>People with multiple sexual partners<\/li>\n<li>People with sexual partners with an STI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, people should avoid the following situations to reduce the risk of getting chlamydia:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Having sex with more than one partner<\/li>\n<li>Having sex with someone who has other sexual partners<\/li>\n<li>Having an STI<\/li>\n<li>Not using protection or condoms regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-symptoms-of-chlamydia\">Symptoms of Chlamydia<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Typically, chlamydia doesn&#8217;t cause symptoms to appear even when present and can cause severe health complications. However, in cases where symptoms occur, they may not present until a few weeks after contact with an infected partner.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chlamydia can cause severe complications for women even if symptoms don&#8217;t appear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Women may notice the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Unusual foul-smelling vaginal discharge<\/li>\n<li>Burning sensation during urination<\/li>\n<li>Lower abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding between periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For men, symptoms can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Unusual discharge from the penis<\/li>\n<li>Burning sensation during urination<\/li>\n<li>Testicular pain<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/chlamydia\/chlamydia-in-pregnancy\/\"><strong>Everything You Should Know About Chlamydia in Pregnancy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42547b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42547b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Untreated Chlamydia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3096a elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"bd3096a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1981\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1981\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can chlamydia be treated?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1981\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1981\"><p>Chlamydia infection can be uncomfortable and irritable to experience, especially when its associated symptoms are present. Fortunately, this infection\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/chlamydia\/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can be easily treated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect you have a chlamydial infection, contact your medical service provider immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Chlamydia is usually<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/chlamydia\/treatment.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0treated with antibiotics<\/a>. On diagnosis, your doctor will prescribe an entire course of antibiotics to get your chlamydia treated.<\/p>\n<p>You must complete the course as prescribed, even if your symptoms ease after a few days of using the medication.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1982\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1982\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How long can chlamydia stay without symptoms?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1982\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1982\"><p>Chlamydia is a tricky infection because it can stay dormant without symptoms for many years, causing irreversible damage.<\/p>\n<p>This is why medical service providers recommend regular testing, especially for people that are active sexually and people with multiple sexual partners.<\/p>\n<p>For some people, symptoms can appear\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpa.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/chlamydia-information-and-advice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">between 1 to 3 weeks<\/a>\u00a0of contact with infected genital fluids.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some people don\u2019t see signs for several months or years despite having chlamydia.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1983\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1983\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can you get chlamydia without having sex?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1983\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1983\"><p>You can have chlamydia without having sex. Chlamydia is spread through contact with infected genital fluids.<\/p>\n<p>You can get chlamydia if you have unprotected sexual contact with an infected person, including sharing sex toys or other sexual activities that require genital contact.<\/p>\n<p>You can still get chlamydia even without penetration, orgasm, or ejaculation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1984\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1984\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">If you leave chlamydia untreated for 3 years, what happens?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1984\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1984\"><p>Chlamydia can cause permanent harm to a woman\u2019s reproductive health if left untreated for a long time. For example, chlamydia can cause PID, leading to infertility and chronic pain in the lower abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>Inflammation and pain in the testicles are potential complications of long-term chlamydia in men.<\/p>\n<p>However, if diagnosed early enough, single-dose antibiotics can cure this infection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1985\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1985\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">When is it okay to have sex after chlamydia treatment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1985\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1985\"><p>You should stay away from sex if you and your partner are treating chlamydia.<\/p>\n<p>For example, suppose your doctor prescribes a single-dose treatment; you should wait 7 days after using the drug before resuming sex.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your medication is for 7 days, you should wait until you complete your dosage before having sex.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1986\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1986\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How can chlamydia affect an infant?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1986\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1986\"><p>Chlamydia in pregnant women has been linked to issues during pregnancy. 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Unfortunately, this means many people can have chlamydia without knowing or treating it.\u00a0Untreated chlamydia\u00a0can cause some unpleasant [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chlamydia"],"acf":{"blogely_seo_title":"","blogely_description_":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.2.1 (Yoast SEO v19.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Are the Risks of Untreated Chlamydia?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This article discusses the risks of untreated chlamydia. 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