In women, 80 to 90% with chlamydia will have no symptoms at all, so it's unusual for a female to notice any change after being infected. If they do have symptoms, it usually takes 1 to 3 weeks for symptoms to show up.
It's possible to develop symptoms after having chlamydia for a long time.
Most women and many men have no signs or symptoms of chlamydia. For that reason, testing is the only way to know for sure.
signs and symptoms of Chlamydia
Chlamydia signs and symptoms are the same for circumcised and uncircumcised males. Half of males get no symptoms from chlamydia. For those who get symptoms, they may be: 1. A discharge from the penis; 2. A burning sensation and/or pain when passing urine; 3. Pain and swelling in the testicles.
Symptoms of Chlamydia in cats can include conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye), sneezing, nasal discharge, and coughing. It can also cause ulceration of the eyes and respiratory signs. If you suspect your cat has Chlamydia, it's important to see a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
Acute symptoms of chlamydia in females will go away within a couple of weeks of completing treatment. If chlamydia cause caused scarring and damage via PID, symptoms may be chronic and lifelong.
The incubation period -- the time between getting infected and having symptoms -- is one to three weeks for chlamydia in those people who get symptoms. But 80-90% of females and half of males get no symptoms.
If you had chlamydia for a long period, you may have experienced complications of chlamydia such as pelvic inflammatory disease or epididymitis. Most people with chlamydia do not experience long-term complications. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Half of men and only 10-20% of women get symptoms of chlamydia.
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis can have very similar symptoms.
About 90 percent of women infected with Chlamydia do not have symptoms. Some symptoms will show up right away. Others may take days or week.
Studies show that adults can have chlamydia for years without any symptoms. It is possible to have a long-term infection without getting pain or discharge. In women, the rate of chlamydia without symptoms may be as high as 70%. It is believed that at least 50% of men with chlamydia may have no symptoms.A baby who gets chlamydia from the mother during birth can also have chlamydia for years without symptoms.But the infection is not "dormant", it can cause damage even without causing symptoms. Women who are later diagnosed with tubal infertility or ectopic pregnancy are three times more likely to have antibodies showing prior exposure to chlamydia, which suggests that they may have had damage to the tubes without having symptoms of pain.It is possible, but usually the symptoms will show up within several weeks.Virtually, this is highly unlikely.