Chlamydia Directory
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread because there may be no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. Many doctors recommend that people with more than one sex partner be tested for chlamydia regularly, even if they don't have symptoms. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how chlamydia is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
STDs and Women's Infertility
WebMD explains the link between STDs like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
The Condom Quiz
Test your smarts about condoms and safe sex with this quick quiz from WebMD.
Understanding Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Disease
WebMD provides an overview of sexually transmitted diseases, including how they are treated.
The Basics of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
WebMD provides an overview of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.
Features
Exposing Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It's one of the most widespread of all sexually transmitted diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Scope of STDs
A look at some of the most common STDs, as well as the scope of the problem in the United States and abroad.
Chlamydia Still #1 Sex Disease
You probably don't know whether you have chlamydia. And that's why it's the No. 1 sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Despite a simple cure, this silent infection continues to exact a serious toll on America's health.
When and How to Reveal You Have an STD
Telling a new sex partner you have an STD (sexually transmitted disease) such as herpes can be intimidating. Louanne Cole Weston, PhD, offers her advice for having “the conversation” before – not after – you have sex and risk passing along a sexually transmitted disease.