What are the early symptoms of chlamydia?

Signs of chlamydia in women include abnormal vaginal discharge, painful periods or bleeding between periods, abdominal pain with fever, pain during intercourse, and vaginal itching or burning, according to WebMD. Symptoms in men include clear or cloudy discharge from the penis, painful urination, and burning or itching in the penis.

Chlamydia does not always produce symptoms, often making it difficult to identify, notes WebMD. About 75 percent of women and 50 percent of men with chlamydia have no symptoms of the disease. If symptoms are present, they don't generally appear until about one to three weeks after contact with a sexual partner who has chlamydia.