Chlamydia in women: symptoms and treatment

Chlamydia is a venereal disease, caused by chlamydia. In this disease, the genital organs and urinary tract of a person are damaged. This disease in our time is common - they suffer about 8% of the adult population of the planet. It is transmitted as during sexual contact with a sick person, and the household way (through the general underwear, dishes, towels, etc.). It should be treated immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms, as chlamydia weaken the immune system, provoke inflammation in the abdominal cavity and fallopian tubes, promote the appearance of adhesions and even lead to infertility. It is not recommended to engage in self-medication, as it will not give the desired result. It is necessary to consult a qualified doctor immediately. Ideally, your health is entrusted to paid clinics, where you are given special attention and provide an individual approach, for example, private gynecology Krasikov and Filyaeva, which is famous for extremely positive feedback from clients. Only a specialist will be able to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe the right therapy.

Main symptoms

It is believed that the incubation period of chlamydia lasts from two weeks to a month. Only after 14 days, the first symptoms may appear, which will indicate the presence of the disease. May be present as all of the below, and only a part.

Main features:

• Pain in the lower abdomen. They can be either intense or almost invisible.
• Burning of the genitals.
• Unusual allocation. There are purulent or yellowish, necessarily there is a sharp unpleasant smell.
• Frequent and painful urination resembling cystitis. There are rub marks and burning during urination.
• Temperature. Usually it keeps around 37-38 degrees.
• Cervical erosion. It can be found when examined by a gynecologist. Erosive formations can be signs of chlamydia.

Do not yourself make a diagnosis, finding yourself in such symptoms. They can signal and about other sexual diseases. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a doctor.

How to treat?

Therapy is prescribed by the doctor after the examination of the patient and the decision of the diagnosis. Consider the state of immunity, intestinal microflora and the presence of other diseases of the genital tract. You can only name drugs that are prescribed for chlamydia. However, only the doctor can make an individual treatment plan. First of all, doctors prescribe antibiotics, which are recommended for any bacterial infection. Drugs should destroy the infection within the cells. These include the following groups of drugs: Fluoroquinolones, Macrolides, Tetracyclines. Also, tablets with antifungal action are used, as in most cases, chlamydia is combined with fungal lesions. Suitable Pimafutsin, Nystatin and Flukonazol.

If the chlamydial infection is acute or chronic, immunomodulators, for example, Polyoxidonium, should be used. Such medicines increase the production of antibodies, bring healing times closer and reduce the side effects of other drugs. In addition to these funds, enzymes, probiotics, bacteriophages and other agents can be prescribed. They are prescribed individually after a course of antibiotic treatment. It is also recommended to make vaginal suppositories and microclysters with medicinal herbs. Of course, during the treatment it will be necessary to refuse from spicy food, alcohol, and also temporarily not to have sex. This is the only way to achieve full recovery. It is important not to prescribe independently listed products, as if incorrectly applied they will harm the body. Therapy can be started only after consulting a doctor.