CHLAMYDIA(SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASE)

• Chlamydia is a STI (sexual transmitted disease )caused by a specific strain of bacteria known as chlamydia trachomatis which can damage female reproductive system 
• Chlamydia is more common in women than men
•  In women infection occur between ages 15 and 24.
• In some cases of women the infection can spread to the fallopian tubes and this cause a pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

TRANSMISSION:

• It is transmitted through vaginal discharge or semen and also transmitted through genital contact or oral vaginal and anal sex without protection 
• Touching genitals together 
• Having a sexual partner who is having sex with other people
• Not using condoms 
• Having a history of CHLAMYDIA or other infection 

SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA:

In men – 

• Painful ejaculation
• Penile discharge 
• Testicular swelling 
• Yellow or green discharge from the penis
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Pain in the testicles
• Inflammation or infection in the eye
• Sore throat

In women –

• Painful intercourse 
• Vaginal discharge 
• Bleeding between periods
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Abnormal discharge from the vagina
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Inflammation of the cervix 
• Pus in your urine 
• Increased need to pee
• Itching or burning in and around your vagina.

 Chlamydia infection in the anus main symptoms are: 

• Discharge
• Pain
• Bleeding from this area

CAUSES OF CHLAMYDIA :

• A partner who has an STD
• Men who have sex with men
• Unprotected sex

COMPLICATIONS OF CHLAMYDIA:

Females complications of infertility untreated chlamydia:

• PID infection that damage the uterus, cervix, and ovaries
• Infertility 
• During pregnancy, the infection can pass to babies during birth, which can cause eye infections and pneumonia in newborns.

Male complications of untreated chlamydia:

• The infection can also spread to the prostate gland, causing a fever, painful intercourse, and discomfort in the lower back
• Epididymis

RISKS FACTORS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Cervicitis — painful inflammation of the cervix that leads to vaginal discharge, bleeding and abdominal pain.
• Urethritis — painful inflammation of the urethra that can cause pain during sex, discharge from the urethral opening or vagina, and in men, blood in semen or urine.
• Proctitis — an inflammation of the lining of the rectum or anus.
• Spreading the infection to others
• Infecting other parts of the body, including the eyes, throat, and anus
• Infertility
• PID
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Higher risk of other STD (sexual transmitted disease)
• Prostate infection
• Infecting fetus during pregnancy

DIAGNOSIS OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Using a urine sample or swab.

PREVENTION OF CHLAMYDIA:

• Use barrier methods. Use condom or other barrier method to decrease the risk of infection.
• Communicate with your sexual partners.  Openly discussing sti prevention and using barrier methods every time have sex.
• Avoid sharing sex toys wash thoroughly between each use and cover with a condom.
• Get tested regularly for STI with new partners.
• Avoid having oral sex
• Use protection during oral sex

IN AYURVEDA:

AAHAR (diet recommendations)

• Use of nutritious food is advised. Eggs, poultry, fresh fruits, nuts, cereals and vegetables should be eaten.
• light and nutritious diet
• sweet and sour foods
• avoid Indigestion, excess salt, alcohol & astringent materials 

VIHAR (lifestyle changes)

• Follow (dincharya). This includes appropriate sleep and waking patterns, good quality and time for sleep, sexual activities, exercises 
• Take adequate rest
• Do not sleep very late at night
• Stress, excessive exercise, unprotected and excessive sex, and suppression of urges (vegavidharan) must be avoided.

NATURAL CURE IN CHLAMYDIA:

• Garlic- Garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory that kills bacteria and reduce inflammation 
• Echinacea- Enchinacea boost immunity and help fight with bacterial and viral infections it may help reduce symptoms of chlamydia.
• Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic used as an immune system stimulant this medicinal plant may limit symptoms during an infection by reducing inflammation. Its antimicrobial properties  fights against viruses and bacteria, 
• Turmeric- Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 
• Olive tree extract- It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities
• Oil of oregano– It has healing compounds to natural infection fighter. 
• Probiotics– Goat’s milk yogurt or kefir, coconut kefir, kombucha and amasai have high levels of healthy bacteria that will help you fight chlamydia and other “bad” bacteria.
• Proper diet 
• Yogurt in the diet it boosts immunity empowers the immune system to fight against the harmful bacteria. It also a natural probiotic 
• Vitamins are essential for carrying out body functions properly vitamin c is a great antioxidant that regulates white blood cell function.
• Aromatherapy essential oil. This oil curing the inflammation is tea tree oil. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of this oil cure the infection (8). 

Other oils are such as lavender and myrrh oil.

• Stay hydrated water cleanses the body by removing toxins, poisonous metabolic waste, and harmful substances 
• Avocado are enriched with nutrients and vitamins that protect our system from foreign bodiesit has  antioxidants properties that  inhibit the infection and make the body healthy.and also has anti-inflammatory properties that helps reduce the pain and swelling felt during chlamydia.
• Lemon is used for treating chlamydia, owing to the abundance of vitamin c in it.
• Apple cider vinegar can cure chlamydia as it helps in keeping the vagina sterile by ejecting all the parasites and flushing the infectious and foul-smelling 
• Green tea is one such herbal remedy for chlamydia. It has antioxidants propertie that keep the body protected from chlamydia infections 
• Aloe vera it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties it is also great for detoxification and healing compounds 
• Usnea it is antimicrobial in nature cure the infections the herb is highly antiseptic 
• Sage sage tea is powerful in curing the infection and sage is antimicrobial and antioxidant propertries that prevents from infections 
• Cat’s claw is used in treating many sexually transmitted diseases and bacterial infections.