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February Edition This month were going to talk about Chlamydia, sadly this infection is on the up especially within the gay community Chlamydia Chlamydia is a bacterium which affects the genitals and sometimes the eyes. It is very common. Chlamydia is passed on through vaginal, anal and oral sex. Men may get a white cloudy discharge from the penis and a burning sensation when passing urine. Treatment In men, untreated Chlamydia can lead to serious problems with the prostrate gland (which helps makes semen) and sometimes the testicles causing a painful swelling. As the symptoms are so easily missed and the consequences so serious, it is worth asking to be tested at your local GP or GUM Clinic. Sexual health clinic Sandy ford, 2/6 Sandy ford Place, Glasgow G3 7NB Sandy ford Main Switchboard: 0141 211 8130 Information taken from gay men's health website
Symptoms
Women often show no signs until the Chlamydia has spread elsewhere but may notice extra discharge and pain when passing urine.
Infections are easily treated with a short course of antibiotics. If untreated, Chlamydia can lead to serious problems in women such as pelvic inflammatory disease which can cause infertility, tubal pregnancy and pelvic pain.
Prevention
Using a condom for vaginal sex and strong condom and lubricant for anal sex will help to prevent transmission.
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