Symptoms in girls: In symptomatic cases, symptoms usually appear one to three weeks after sexual contact with the infected person. Symptoms in girls include unusual or abnormal secretions, painful menstruation, and pain during intercourse.
Complications: In girls, untreated infections can spread through the vagina to upper parts of the reproductive system such as the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, which can result in ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. In addition, in pregnant women who have Chlamydia, the infection can spread to the baby at birth, infecting the baby's eye or lung. In men, complications are not common but can in some cases lead to sterility.
Diagnosis and treatment: Diagnosis is usually made by examination, but your doctor may also ask for a discharge test. Chlamydia is easily cured , but in cases of pelvic and uterine infection, hospitalization may be necessary. Because Chlamydia and gonorrhea are closely associated, the health worker will treat for both infections and may prescribe more than one type of antibiotic.
Simultaneous treatment of sexual partner(s) is essential.