Symptoms Of Chlamydia In Men And Its Treatment

A Brief Introduction To Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases (STD) across the globe,  caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis.^1,2 STDs are the advanced form of sexually transmitted infections (STI) that spread through sexual contact.³ 

However, did you know that in 2020, approximately 129 million were affected by Chlamydia?⁴ But don’t worry as in this blog, we’ll discuss the symptoms of chlamydia in men so that you or your partner can identify the early warning signs of this STD.

However, did you know that in 2020, approximately 129 million were affected by Chlamydia?4 But don’t worry as in this blog, we’ll discuss the symptoms of chlamydia in men so that you or your partner can identify the early warning signs of this STD.

A person can get infected with chlamydia if they engage in anal, vaginal or even oral sex with an infected person. Moreover, chlamydia can also be passed on to babies from infected mothers during childbirth.³ Although chlamydia can infect anyone, it is more common amongst young adults and sexually active teens.⁵ 

Furthermore, in most cases, chlamydia infection goes undiagnosed because its symptoms are not that apparent. And this is why people who have chlamydia are unaware about their sexual well-being  most of the time.⁵ 

Symptoms of Chlamydia In Men

Here are some of the symptoms men can look out for:^6,7

• Pain or burning sensation while urinating
• A mucus-like or watery discharge  from the penis
• Testicular pain

Furthermore, the signs of Chlamydia that are common in both men and women include:^6,7 

• Rectal pain, discomfort or bleeding
• Development of conjunctivitis
• Sore throat

Risk Factors

Some people have higher chances of contracting Chlamydia than others, due to the following factors:^3,8

• Multiple sexual partners
• Practicing unprotected sex 
• Age > 25 years 
• Partner who recently got diagnosed with Chlamydia 
• Baby born to a mother who’s infected 

Until now, we’ve discussed about the symptoms of Chlamydia in men and related risk factors. Now let’s explore the possible treatment options for Chlamydia. 

Treatment

Chlamydia can be treated effectively through antibiotics. Depending on  the severity of the infection, the antibiotic dose for Chlamydia treatment may vary.

If you have even the slightest suspicion of a possible infection, you should get yourself tested immediately. If your test results turn out to be positive, you must seek medical assistance from a doctor.

Ending Note!

In most cases, Chlamydia may develop in a milder form without causing any major complications. But, if the infection persists, it can cause serious damage. This is why you must not wait or be hesitant to discuss it with your doctor. We recommend you to seek medical attention, in case you or your partner are developing any of the symptoms associated with Chlamydia (or any other STD). 

If you aren’t experiencing any symptoms but want to make sure that your sexual health is at its finest, you can still proactively test for STDs, or just Chlamydia!

Wondering how to get a Chlamydia test done? Tere are lots of At-Home Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test kit are there here to help! These test kit helps determine whether you have Chlamydia (& Gonorrhea) in just one step. Yes, you heard that right! All you have to do is order the kit online, collect your sample, and simply schedule a pick up post-sample collection. We use RT- PCR techniques to deliver reliable results in just 2 days. And, to top it all, you get all this without leaving your home! 

So why wait? Get tested and stay fit!