Chlamydia symptoms usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after exposure but may not emerge until much later. Chlamydia is known as the ‘silent’ disease as in many people it produces no symptoms. It is estimated that 70-75% of women infected with chlamydia are asymptomatic(have no symptoms) and a significant proportion of men also have no symptoms.

WOMEN
An increase in vaginal discharge caused by an inflamed cervix
The need to urinate more frequently, or pain whilst passing urine
Pain during sexual intercourse or bleeding after sex
Lower abdominal pains
Irregular menstrual bleeding.

MEN
A white/cloudy and watery discharge from the penis that may stain underwear
A burning sensation and/or pain when passing urine pain and swelling in the testicles.
In both men and women a chlamydia infection in the rectum will rarely cause symptoms.