Facts About Chlamydia? People who are sexually active can get chlamydia, a common, treatable, sexually transmitted disease (STD). This fact sheet answers general questions about chlamydia. What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STD that can cause infection among both men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible to get pregnant later. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb). How is chlamydia spread? You can get chlamydia by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has chlamydia. Also, you can still get chlamydia even if your sex partner does not ejaculate (cum). A pregnant person with chlamydia can give the infection to their baby during childbirth. How can I reduce my risk of getting chlamydia? The only way to completely avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you are sexually active, the following things can lower...
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