When your doctor asks about your sexual activity, it&rsquo;s important to be open and honest. Diseases like chlamydia can affect your health&mdash;and you might not realize you&rsquo;re at risk.
<img alt="" src="[BASEDOMAIN]/Client_Files/Default/HI/System/Health%20tips/OB-GYN_Infographic.jpg">
<div class="nR_HL_igDesc">
3 surprising facts about chlamydia
<ol>
 <li>It's the most common STI (sexually transmitted infection). Chlamydia is caused by bacteria that can infect the uterus and fallopian tubes.</li>
 <li>It spreads easily. Chlamydia can spread to a partner through all types of sex&mdash;even without ejaculation. And it can spread from pregnant women to their babies.</li>
 <li>It rarely causes symptoms. But it can still cause health problems, including infertility.</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;</div>
Should you be tested for chlamydia or other STIs? Take a <a href="https://demo.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=2fdab4e7-1461-48f2-880c-f082879d6dac">quick quiz</a> to help you decide.
Reviewed 11/8/2023

Sources:
<ul>
 <li>American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. &ldquo;Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis"> https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis</a>.
 </li>
 <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. &ldquo;Chlamydia &ndash; CDC Detailed Fact Sheet.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm"> https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm</a>.
 </li>
 <li>Office on Women&rsquo;s Health. &ldquo;Chlamydia.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/chlamydia"> https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/chlamydia</a>.</li>
</ul>

3 facts you should know about chlamydia