Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect both your physical and mental health. Here are 8 ways chlamydia can affect you: 
1. Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is a common complication of chlamydia, which can lead to infertility. 
2. Chlamydia can also increase your risk for other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. 
3. Chlamydia infection can cause genital discharge, which may be embarrassing and uncomfortable. 
4. It’s often difficult to detect chlamydia early on, so it’s important to get screened if you think you may have the infection. 
5. If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to long-term health problems, including pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy.