Chlamydia continues to lead all other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States.  It’s estimated that over 4 million people are treated annually for the disease.  Men and women through unprotected sexual intercourse transfer Chlamydia.   Sometimes you may hear of Chlamydia referred to as the “silent disease” because you can be infected but not have any symptoms.  When the disease is left untreated it can cause infertility in men and women.

The largest population of people who contract the disease appear to be unmarried persons who are 25 years are younger.  This may be largely due to the fact that unmarried persons tend to have multiple sex partners, at least 2 or more.

Chlamydia infertility in men and women.  When Chlamydia goes untreated in women it can spread from the woman’s vagina to the fallopian tubes and uterus and cause what is known as Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID).  This increases the likelihood of infertility or ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the woman’s womb).

Untreated Chlamydia in men can lead to Epididymitis, which is inflammation in the testicle area, this affects the sperm motility.  If the disease spreads to the testicles the male can become infertile within a couple of months.

Treatment for Chlamydia.  After proper diagnosis through a STD home test a doctor can begin to treat the disease.  Chlamydia can easily be treated and cured with early detection through antibiotic medications.  Typically a doctor will either prescribe Azitromycin to be taking orally in a single dosage or 100 mg two times daily of Doxycycline for 7 – 14 days.  Some doctors may prescribe Tetracycline or Erthromycin if the patient responds adversely or is allergic to the other drugs.

With regular use of contraceptives such as condoms men and women can greatly decrease their chances of contracting Chlamydia.  Avoiding promiscuous sex and choosing sex partners more carefully are also good habits to develop.  Even if you practice safe sex it not a bad idea to get a check at least once a year.

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