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Chlamydia in women

goodtoknow says: Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. It's caused by having unprotected sex but is easily treated. Around 1 in 20 women have chlamydia and the numbers are even higher in young women who are sexually active. Symptoms are vague, mainly an unusual vaginal discharge, and 70 percent of women don't have any at all which is why it's called a 'silent' infection. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause infertility, so see your GP if you're concerned. A simple test and a course of antibiotics can cure it.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of chlamydia, read on.

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