Symptoms of Chlamydia

Many people don't have symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they usually appear 1 to 3 weeks after sexual contact with an infected person.

In women

Symptoms in women include:

• Painful urination.
• Cloudy urine.
• Abnormal vaginal discharge.
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.
• Genital itching.
• Irregular menstrual bleeding.
• Pain in the lower belly.
• Fever and general tiredness.
• Swollen and painful glands at the opening of the vagina.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Pain during sex.
• Anal discharge.

In men

Symptoms in men include:

• Painful urination or an itchy feeling with urination (often the first symptom).
• Cloudy urine.
• Watery or slimy discharge from the penis.
• Crusting on the tip of the penis.
• Tender anus or scrotum.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Anal discharge.