What is Chlamydia?

The most common and the most curable STD has to be Chlamydia, this affects the cervix in women and the penile urethra in a man. The common disease is easily detectable and simple screening tests can be arranged at clinics which are local to you. It can be advantages to visit a private clinic where full screening can be offered, useful if you are particularly sexually active or have multiple sexual partners.

One of the main reasons why Chlamydia is so common is that most people who get this disease may not have symptoms for weeks, months and it has been known, years, these symptoms can take the form of pain during sex, and discharge from the penis or vagina. It is important to have screening if you believe that you may have been exposed to Chlamydia or have experienced any of the symptoms mentioned. In all cases though, prevention is better than cure and latex condoms are effective in preventing the disease.