Chlamydia…. True or false quiz

True or false? Chlamydia can only be passed on through ‘full penetrative sex’?

False! Chlamydia can be passed on through most forms of sexual contact (inc sharing sex toys). It can infect both male and female reproductive systems as well as the rectum, throat and even the eye.

True or false? Chlamydia can lead to infertility?

True! If chlamydia is caught repeatedly or it is left untreated for a long period of time it can potentially lead to Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women and epididymitis in men. Both conditions can cause infertility.

True or false? Chlamydia often shows no symptoms?

True! At least 70% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia don't notice any symptoms

True or false? Chlamydia can cause a type of arthritis?

True! If left untreated chlamydia can cause sexually acquired reactive arthritis (SARA). This is where your joints, eyes or urethra (the tube urine passes out of the body through) become inflamed, usually within the first few weeks after having chlamydia.

True or false? Chlamydia can lead to a condition where the testicles can swell up by a large amount?

True! Chlamydia can lead to epididymitis. A condition where the testicles can become very swollen and tender.

True or false? There is no cure for chlamydia?

Chlamydia can be cured with a short cause of antibiotics. False! Chlamydia can be cured with a short cause of antibiotics.

True or false? Chlamydia is tested for by an ‘umbrella test’?

False! The umbrella test (where something is inserted into the urethra and opened up) does not exist! Chlamydia is easily tested for by a urine sample or quick vaginal swab.

True or false? In England, 1 in 10 young people have chlamydia?

True! In England 1 in 10 of under 25s have chlamydia. That’s why it is important to get tested!