Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK and is on the increase. Women aged 16-24 and men aged 20-34 are at the greatest risk.

Most women and some men do not have symptoms.  If there are symptoms they might include:-

• Unusual vaginal discharge
• Pain with passing urine (peeing)
• Irregular periods
• Pain during sex

• White/Cloudy and watery discharge from penis
• Pain when passing urine (peeing)
• Painful swelling of testicles

Bacteria.

It's easily treated with antibiotics

Left untreated it can cause infertility (inability to have a child).  It can also cause Reiters syndrome.  This is a type of arthritis and causes inflammation of the eyes and joints and sometimes a rash on the soles of the feet and genitals.

National Chlamydia Screening Programme has launched these local sites containing advice and free treatment for all 16 - 24 year olds. The information includes where to access a free screen and order a postal screening kit

www.screenforthefuture-notts.nhs.uk   (for Central Nottinghamshire)

www.chlamydiascreening-notts.nhs.uk  (for South Nottinghamshire)