You don’t tend to hear much about chlamydia, yet it’s one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STI).
It’s caused by a bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis, and is spread through sexual contact, including oral sex. Around 10 million Americans are exposed to chlamydia each year, but only around 20% are diagnosed and treated. Women or men infected with chlamydia may not exhibit any symptoms. Yet, some symptoms do exist. It may take one to four weeks after exposure for symptoms to appear.

According to womenshealth.gov, symptoms of chlamydia in women may include:

Abnormal vaginal discharge
Abdominal pain (lower)
Pain during intercourse
Burning when urinating
Bleeding between periods
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Pregnancy brings on a whole mix of physical, psychological, and emotional issues, but what most women likely don’t expect are the aches and pains that can come with being pregnant.
Today, I’ll focus on abdominal pains that can pop up during pregnancy, some serious others not so serious.
Ligament pain: The ligaments are strong tissues, connective tissues, that connect bones together. They also hold organs in place inside the body. When a woman is pregnant, the ligaments that hold the uterus in place has to stretch and help support the uterus as it grows. Usually starting when you’re in about your second …read more