Chlamydia - key facts:

• Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria
• Chlamydia can affect both men and women
• 1 in 10 people under 25 who have been tested are infected with chlamydia
• Most people won't have any obvious signs or symptoms or only get mild symptoms which they don't notice; so most people won't know they have the infection
• If there are symptoms, they usually show up 1-3 weeks after coming into contact with chlamydia
• If left untreated, in some people chlamydia can cause longer term health problems including infertility (not being able to have a baby), and pain, especially in the abdomen (area below your belly button)
• Early treatment is important
• Treatment is just a tablet

Testing is free and confidential.

A simple pee-in-a-pot test for males and self swab for females.

Ask at the CASH Clinic or your school nurse for a free kit.

Remember ... you should never feel pressured into having sex. It should be a decision that both you and your partner make together. It is illegal to have sex if you are under 16. Health professionals can provide confidential sexual health information, advice and contraception to you whatever your age if have decided to have sex.

Want to know more about contraception? Visit www.ruthinking.co.uk

Or ring the CASH advice line on 01225 831593