hi all...just diagnosed with chlamydia
yesterday..34 and never been tested for
gon/chlam std's...i have for others and
have annual paps. I have had two long
term relationships with no cheating ( i am
pretty sure!). My queston is: has anyone
had chlamydia for a long time and did it
effect reproduction? My worst case is
that i have had it for 3 years and what
damage it may have caused...i have never
had kids, but hope to..when i see my dr
for my follow up and antibiotics, should i
request a fertility test?
thanx for any feedback!
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Anne123
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 290 Location: Canada
Posted: 07-26-07 08:13am
Chlamydia if left untreated can lead to
pelvic inflammatory disease. I don't know
how long it takes for PID to develop.
Since chlamydia is generally symptom-less,
as are a number of other sti's it is
important to have FULL sti screening
between sexual partners if possible.
Back to the question. PID (pelvic
inflammatory disease) can cause permanent
damage to the reproductive organs which
can result in infertility.
Ask your doctor/gyno if there is a way to
tell if you have developed PID. Then go
from there.
