Chlamydia is a STI (sexual transmitted disease )caused by a specific strain of bacteria known as chlamydia trachomatis which can damage female reproductive system 

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CHLAMYDIA(SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASE)​

• Chlamydia is more common in women than men

•  In women infection occur between ages 15 and 24.

• In some cases of women the infection can spread to the fallopian tubes and this cause a pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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TRANSMISSION:

• It is transmitted through vaginal discharge or semen and also transmitted through genital contact or oral vaginal and anal sex without protection 

• Touching genitals together 

• Having a sexual partner who is having sex with other people

• Not using condoms 

• Having a history of CHLAMYDIA or other infection 

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SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA:

In men – 

• Painful ejaculation

• Penile discharge 

• Testicular swelling 

• Yellow or green discharge from the penis

• Pain in the lower abdomen

• Pain in the testicles

• Inflammation or infection in the eye

• Sore throat

In women –

• Painful intercourse 

• Vaginal discharge 

• Bleeding between periods

• Burning sensation while urinating

• Abnormal discharge from the vagina

• Pain in the lower abdomen

• Inflammation of the cervix 

• Pus in your urine 

• Increased need to pee

• Itching or burning in and around your vagina.

 Chlamydia infection in the anus main symptoms are: 

• Discharge

• Pain

• Bleeding from this area

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CAUSES OF CHLAMYDIA :

• A partner who has an STD

• Men who have sex with men

• Unprotected sex

COMPLICATIONS OF CHLAMYDIA:

Females complications of infertility untreated chlamydia:

• PID infection that damage the uterus, cervix, and ovaries

• Infertility 

• During pregnancy, the infection can pass to babies during birth, which can cause eye infections and pneumonia in newborns.

Male complications of untreated chlamydia:

• The infection can also spread to the prostate gland, causing a fever, painful intercourse, and discomfort in the lower back

• Epididymis

RISKS FACTORS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Cervicitis — painful inflammation of the cervix that leads to vaginal discharge, bleeding and abdominal pain.

• Urethritis — painful inflammation of the urethra that can cause pain during sex, discharge from the urethral opening or vagina, and in men, blood in semen or urine.

• Proctitis — an inflammation of the lining of the rectum or anus.

• Spreading the infection to others

• Infecting other parts of the body, including the eyes, throat, and anus

• Infertility

• PID

• Ectopic pregnancy

• Higher risk of other STD (sexual transmitted disease)

• Prostate infection

• Infecting fetus during pregnancy

DIAGNOSIS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Using a urine sample or swab.

PREVENTION OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Use barrier methods. Use condom or other barrier method to decrease the risk of infection.

• Communicate with your sexual partners.  Openly discussing sti prevention and using barrier methods every time have sex.

• Avoid sharing sex toys wash thoroughly between each use and cover with a condom.

• Get tested regularly for STI with new partners.

• Avoid having oral sex

• Use protection during oral sex

IN AYURVEDA:

AAHAR (diet recommendations)

• Use of nutritious food is advised. Eggs, poultry, fresh fruits, nuts, cereals and vegetables should be eaten.

• light and nutritious diet

• sweet and sour foods

• avoid Indigestion, excess salt, alcohol & astringent materials 

VIHAR (lifestyle changes)

• Follow (dincharya). This includes appropriate sleep and waking patterns, good quality and time for sleep, sexual activities, exercises 

• Take adequate rest

• Do not sleep very late at night

• Stress, excessive exercise, unprotected and excessive sex, and suppression of urges (vegavidharan) must be avoided.