Sexually Transmitted Diseases Forum - Chlamydia and pregnancy

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Q: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Question

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 5th, 2009

hi i recently found out that my childrens farther had unprotected sex with girl 6 years ago and the girl had a sexually transmitted desease.now i have only found the truth out in last 4 days and am waiting to get my test i think i have the clymydia symptoms but not sure.i am concerned for myself and my children as they are twin girls if the test comes back positive does that mean that my girls could have it.and if so with it being so many years whats the possible damage that it could of done already.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on March 5th, 2009

Chlamydia and pregnancy

If your husband was infected with Chlamydia, then he might have transmitted it to you. A pregnant woman can transmit the Chlamydia infection to the baby. If left untreated, Chlamydia can cause many complications. One of the most serious complications is infertility. Whether complication has occurred can not be told without additional diagnostic procedures.

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