[Question #7201] Chlamydia Transmission & Symptoms Timeline
58 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
58 months ago
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Welcome to the Forum and thanks for your confidence in our service. I'll be glad to comment on what I feel are several questions.
Symptoms. you are correct that chlamydial infections are most often asymptomatic for both men and women. They do occasionally cause symptoms however. When they do, the symptoms you describe, intermenstrual bleeding, spotting, vaginal discharge and discomfort on urination all may be caused by chlamydial infections. They may also be due to other problems which often co-exist with chlamydial infection including other STIs such as trichomoniasis or disruptions in your normal vaginal bacteria of the sort that occur with bacterial vaginosis. I would ask your doctor if you were checked for these problems just to be sure.
Where did your infection come from. From my reading of your timeline, the only partner with whom you've had unprotected sex is the new partner you were with on July 24, August 1 and August 5. He may have had an infection that he was unaware of. When your infection was transmitted is not clear. Chlamydia is not always transmitted from person to person on the first exposure and when it is, symptoms may not occur immediately. As I understand it, your prior partners used condoms. Condoms are highly effective for prevention of chlamydial infection as long as they do not break (this occurs about 1% of the time condoms are used) and as long as they are worn throughout the entire sexual encounter.
I hope that these replies are helpful. If anything is unclear, please don't hesitate to seek clarification with your up to two follow-ups. EWH
58 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
58 months ago
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