Is CHLAMYDIA curable? Go away on its own? WATCH THIS! | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Got chlamydia? Did it come from a toilet seat? What do you need to know and how do you tell your partner? This video from board-certified OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln covers it all!

0:00 Intro
1:07 What is chlamydia and how does it spread?
2:15 What are the symptoms?
2:42 Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
3:44 Treatment and what to do during treatment
4:31 What your partner(s) need to do - how they can get treated without an exam!
5:30 How to tell an ex-partner(s)
6:24 Prevention
6:55 What you need to know if you've had chlamydia before

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REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper:

1. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/fa...

2. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). https://www.acog.org/womens-health/fa...

3. CDC. Chlamydial Infections. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-gui...

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