Chlamydia: Get the Facts

One of the leading cause of infertility in women, chlamydia trachomatis affects millions each year without symptoms. CHLAMYDIA Get the Facts Chlamydia is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Minnesota with the incident rates highest in the counties of: 1. Ramsey 2. Hennepin 3. Blue Earth How it's spread 1. Vaginal, anal, and oral sex. 2. From an infected mother to her baby through vaginal childbirth If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PIV) which can cause chronic pain and permanent fertility damage. 75 50 percent of infected percent of infected women do not men do not experience symptoms experience symptoms THE GOOD NEWS Getting tested is as easy as a simple urine test and chlamydia is both treatable and curable with antibiotics. Stay healthy. Get tested. Planned Parenthood offers confidential, non-judgmental, high-quality care. Whether you have private insurance, are uninsured, or need no-cost services, Planned Parenthood has a variety of payment options to meet patient needs. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. 1.800.230.PLAN or visit www.ppmns.org to schedule an STI exam Sources p:/www.health state mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/stds/stats/s O Planned Parenthood Serving Minnesota - North Dakota - South Daloa tdstats2010.html ittp://www.cdc.govistd/chlamydia'stdfact-chlamydia.htm http://www.clean-n-safe.com/facts/chlamydia php WOMEN'S HEALTH MATTERS