Women’s Health Services of Maryland
CHLAMYDIA

Chlamydia Infection Treatment in Baltimore, MD

Chlamydia infections can affect the female reproductive organs. These infections are not only uncomfortable but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.  If you suspect you are infected or are suffering from a chlamydia infection. Schedule an appointment with Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland. Our Glen Burnie office practice offers flexible scheduling, even for new patients. We serve the residents of Baltimore, Annapolis and the surrounding Maryland communities.

What is Chlamydia Infection?

Chlamydia is an infection spread through sexual contact. This infection infects the urethra in men. In women, it infects the urethra and the cervix and can spread to the reproductive organs. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Chlamydia does not cause problems if you treat it right away. But left untreated, it can lead to serious problems, especially for women:
  • If it spreads, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease. This serious infection can make it hard or impossible for a woman to get pregnant.
  • Pregnant women who have chlamydia often pass it to their babies at birth. If the infection gets in a baby's eyes, it can cause blindness. They can also have other problems, like pneumonia. Pneumonia can be deadly in a newborn.
  • Having chlamydia makes a person more likely to get HIV from someone who is infected with HIV. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Mild chlamydia can be treated using over the counter medications. However, if left untreated, severe chlamydia can cause other health problems like blindness. Factors that increase your risk of contracting chlamydia are:
  • Engaging in sexual activity before the age of twenty-five years. The rate of infection with chlamydia is higher in younger sexually active women and its essential to get screened regularly
  • History of prior sexually transmitted diseases. If you have had another sexually transmitted infection in the past, it is crucial to go for testing in these cases.
  • Having multiple sex partners within the past year.
  • Not using latex condoms consistently
  • Pregnancy does many changes in your body, and therefore, you should be tested at the beginning and the end of your pregnancy

How Much Does Chlamydia Infection Treatment Cost?

Costs will vary based on the specific treatment needed and the individual needs of the patient. All costs, as well as any possible financing options, will be discussed prior to treatment during your personal consultation at the Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland.

What Type of Chlamydia Treatment is Offered at Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland?

During the early stages, there are a few signs and symptoms and will not be easily noticed. In severe conditions, you may experience:
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Bleeding during and after sexual intercourse
  • If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is wise to seek medical attention by visiting a gynecologist. This will help in early diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia.
When you visit our office for testing, a sample of your urine will be examined in the laboratory to indicate a sign of infection. Also, the discharge from your vagina will get tested for chlamydia. If you have been treated for chlamydia before, it is crucial to go for a regular checkup to avoid the recurrence of the infection. 

The following are complications that come with Chlamydia Trochomatis:
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease. PID an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes is more likely to affect women with chlamydia Trochomatis.
  • Other sexually transmitted infections. If you have suffered chlamydia Trochomatis, you are at a higher risk of developing other sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Even when no signs are observed, chlamydia can cause injury and scarring of the fallopian tubes making it difficult to conceive.
  • Women who have had chlamydia are more susceptible to developing reactive arthritis, which is also known as Reiter's syndrome. This is a condition which affects the joints and eyes as well as the urethra.
Antibiotics are used to treat chlamydia. It's important to take all of the medicine as directed. Otherwise the medicine may not work. Both sex partners need treatment to keep from passing the infection back and forth.

How Can I Prevent Chlamydia Infection?

It's easier to prevent an STI like chlamydia than it is to treat it:
  • Consistently use latex condoms during all sexual encounters, especially with a new partner. However, you should know that condoms reduce the risk of infection but not wholly eliminate it.
  • Regular checkups with a gynecologist. Sometimes chlamydia does not produce symptoms. If you are sexually active, you need all with a new partner yourself from chlamydia to get regular screening. This will help to detect and treat chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections.
  • Limit the number of sexual partners
  • Avoid douching. Douching decreases the level of good bacteria in the vagina, which increases the risk of infection.
If you need treatment for chlamydia infection, please contact Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland.
If you reside in or around Baltimore, Annapolis and the Washington, DC, area and suffer from chlamydia infection, schedule a consultation with the specialists at Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland. We will work with you to discover the root of your infection and will continue to work together to help you find relief. Contact us today!
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