Does chlamydia cause bleeding between periods?

Chlamydia can inflame the cervix and make light bleeding occur outside the menstrual period. Infection may be present with pelvic discomfort, pain during sex, burning when urinating, or unusual discharge, but some people notice no symptoms. Hormonal changes, contraception, pregnancy, polyps, and other infections can also cause unexpected bleeding.

Book a medical or sexual-health appointment for an assessment and chlamydia testing when appropriate. Share when the bleeding started, how long it lasts, and whether it follows sex or contraception changes. Avoid sex or use condoms until you receive advice; if chlamydia is diagnosed, take treatment exactly as prescribed and ask how partners should be managed.

Get urgent help for heavy bleeding, severe pelvic pain, dizziness or fainting, fever, or weakness. Seek prompt assessment for bleeding during pregnancy, repeated bleeding, or bleeding accompanied by pelvic pain, pain during sex, or a new discharge.

What could be causing this bleeding? Do I need a chlamydia test or pregnancy test? Which symptoms should make me seek urgent care? How should recent partners be informed?