What is chlamydia? Chlamydia (klah-MIH-dee-ah) is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the U.S. Its full name is chlamydia trachomatis (trah-ko-MAH-tis). It is a kind of bacteria that can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, or eye. Chlamydia is the name of several types of bacteria. Chlamydia trachoma, for example, has been a major cause of blindness for centuries. Chlamydia trachomatis is sexually transmitted. One strain occurs primarily in the tropics …showed first 75 words of 1510 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1510 total…oldest and largest voluntary family planning organization. We believe that everyone has the right to choose when or whether to have a child -- and that every child should be wanted and loved. Planned Parenthood affiliates operate 850 health centers nationwide. They provide medical services and sexuality education for millions of women, men, and teenagers each year -- regardless of race, age, sexuality, disability, or income. Planned Parenthood also serves women and men around the world.