By Nina Ruggiero October 28, 2016. While the crown of the Statue of Liberty offers striking views of New York City, many wonder why they can't climb all the way up to her golden torch. The average person will tell you the answer is simple: structural damage caused by years of wear and tear.
Men who thought they might have chlamydia or gonorrhea got tested by having a swab inserted into their urethra. Women had to undergo a pelvic exam. Fortunately, thanks to technology, that's no longer true. These days, both of these STDs can now be detected via urine testing. Urine chlamydia tests and gonorrhea tests are a heck of a lot more pleasant than urethral swabs. In some places urine testing can be a bit more difficult to find. However, it's getting easier and easier every year.
Chlamydia is a common STD that can lead to infertility if left untreated. It clears up quickly with antibiotics. But it often goes unnoticed because symptoms are vague or absent. Chlamydia can also infect the rectum and throat. Symptoms in Men: Burning and itching at the tip of the penis, discharge, painful urination. Symptoms in Women: Vaginal itching, discharge that may have an odor, pain during sex, painful urination.