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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection amongst young people. It's dangerous because often it has no symptoms. It's a big deal because it can lead to infertility. You might not want a baby right now, but that may change as you get older — and it's an infection that can be easily treated with antibiotics so there's no need for it to affect your health in the future.

Signs and symptoms
In 70% of girls and 50% of boys there are no symptoms if they have Chlamydia.
But if there are any symptoms, they could include:

Girls:
Increased vaginal discharge.
Pain during sex.
Bleeding after sex.

Boys:
Discharge from the penis.
Pain/burning sensation when you go for a pee.

Chlamydia can also cause painful swelling of the testicles if left untreated.

How do you get it?
Penetrative sex (where the penis enters the vagina or anus).
Oral sex (from mouth to the genitals).
Mother to baby during birth.
Occasionally by touching the eyes after touching the genitals.

Testing and treatment
The test for Chlamydia is usually done by testing a sample of your urine (pee). Some clinics still take a swab from the penis or the cervix. If the test is positive, the treatment for Chlamydia is a simple course of antibiotics.

Long-term effects
Chlamydia can lead to serious fertility problems.