When your doctor asks about your sexual activity, it’s important to be open and honest. Diseases like chlamydia can affect your health—and you might not realize you’re at risk.
3 surprising facts about chlamydia
Should you be tested for chlamydia or other STIs? Take a quick quiz to help you decide.
- It's the most common STI (sexually transmitted infection). Chlamydia is caused by bacteria that can infect the uterus and fallopian tubes.
- It spreads easily. Chlamydia can spread to a partner through all types of sex—even without ejaculation. And it can spread from pregnant women to their babies.
- It rarely causes symptoms. But it can still cause health problems, including infertility.
Reviewed 11/22/2024
Sources:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis.” https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Chlamydia.” https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about/index.html.
- Office on Women’s Health. “Chlamydia.” https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/chlamydia.