Complications that can result from Chlamydia infection

Chlamydia Complications

The complications that can arise from contracting Chlamydia can be serious. If you think there is a risk that you have been infected with Chlamydia then you should take Chlamydia test.

Chlamydia screening

Screening for Chlamydia infection can be made using a home test for Chlamydia. Find out about the right Chlamydia tests for you.

Conditions that can arise from Chlamydia infection

To find our more about the medical conditions that can arise as a result of Chlamydia infection, click on one of these links:

Chlamydia complications in women
Chlamydia complications in men

Chlamydia Complications in women

Chlamydia complications in women include:

Cervicitis: inflammation of the cervix and the neck of the womb. Chlamydia infection can lead to vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, the need to urinate more often, and a burning pain when urinating.
Urethritis: inflammation of the urethrea that may exhibit similar symptoms to cervicitis.
Endometritis: inflammation of the lining of the uterus. Chlamydia infection can lead to increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, and low-grade fever.
Bartholinitis: inflammation of the Bartholin glands. The Bartholin glands are the glands at the opening of the vagina and Chlamydia can lead to infection, cysts and abscess.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Chlamydia can lead to inflammation in the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.
Salpingitis: inflammation of the fallopian tubes can lead to blockages that can prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. If pregnancy does occur, it may take place outside of the womb and is called ectopic pregnancy which carries a variety of other risks.
Infertility: Chlamydial infection of the reproductive organs can lead to infertility.
Reiter's syndrome. Chlamydia infection can lead to arthritis in joints, and inflammation around the eyes.

Chlamydia infection treatment

Early diagnosis of Chlamydia infection in women will reduce the risk of complications developing.

Chlamydia Tests for women

The diagnosis of Chlamydia infection can be made using home Chlamydia tests for women.

Chlamydia Complications in men

Chlamydia Complications in men include:

Urethritis: inflammation of the urine tube that runs along the penis. Chlamydia infection can lead to a discharge and, in more advanced cases, damage to the kidneys.
Epididymitis: inflammation of the tubes that hold sperm. Chlamydia infection can lead to swollen and tender testes which may result in abscesses and sterility.
Prostatitis: inflammation of the prostate. The prostate gland makes most of the fluid in semen which can lead to damaged fertility.
Proctitis: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the rectum
Infertility: Chlamydial infection of the reproductive organs can lead to infertility.
Reiter's syndrome. Chlamydia infection can lead to arthritis in joints, and inflammation around the eyes.