How long does it take to start seeing symptoms after you are infected with Chlamydia?

Symptoms of Chlamydia usually occur within 1 to 3 weeks after exposure. However, the majority of people, 50% of men and 75% of women, do not have symptoms.

Is there a cure for Chlamydia?

Yes. Chlamydia is easy to treat and cure. However, it is very important that you get treated early so that more serious health problems don’t occur. The Chlamydia bacteria can always be cured however, the damaging effects that can occur due to late treatment are irreversible.

After Chlamydia is cured, can you get it again?

Yes. Being treated for Chlamydia doesn’t give you immunity to it. You can always be reinfected with Chlamydia.

What happens if I have Chlamydia and don’t know it?

First of all, Chlamydia can be transmitted to others even if you are not seeing symptoms. Also, if the appropriate antibiotics are not taken, the bacteria will continue to live in the body. After some time passes, untreated Chlamydia can cause major complications for women, such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and other reproductive organs. PID can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb) and chronic pelvic pain. In men, untreated Chlamydia can cause urethra infection and Epididymitis (inflammation of the testicles).