Quick Answer
Chlamydia is asymptomatic in ~50% of men. When symptoms occur, they include watery discharge, burning urination, and testicular pain. Untreated chlamydia can cause epididymitis and, rarely, reactive arthritis.
- ~50% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms
- Symptoms: watery discharge, dysuria, testicular ache
- Complication: epididymitis (testicular inflammation)
- Reactive arthritis: rare but documented
Context Most Pages Skip
The myth that chlamydia is "not a big deal for men" is false. While complications are less severe than PID in women, they are real.
Why It Matters
Men transmit chlamydia to female partners who bear the greater complication burden. Testing is simple: a urine NAAT catches it.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.