Sexual Conditions Health Center
Chlamydia - Symptoms
Up to 90% of women and men with chlamydia do not have symptoms.1
The time between exposure to chlamydia and the start of symptoms-the incubation period-may range from days to months. If symptoms appear, it is usually 1 to 3 weeks after sexual contact with an infected person.
Symptoms in women include:
- Painful urination.
- Cloudy urine.
- Abnormal vaginal discharge.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.
- Genital itching.
- Irregular menstrual bleeding.
- Lower abdominal pain.
- Fever and general tiredness.
- Swollen and painful glands at the opening of the vagina (Bartholin glands).
- Conjunctivitis.
Symptoms in men include:
- Painful urination or itching sensation 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.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
January 18, 2007
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