Can Chlamydia trigger off HPV, which could then result in Cervical Dysplasia or cancer?

Question

Or is the two completely seperate and can only be contracted independently?

I had never been promiscous. Had two sexual partners, the second is my husband. I had a medical issue like 2 years ago, with a lot of bleeding and pain, but the doctors took like two months to give me my results, when they did it said I had Chlaymadia. I had a pap smear soon after and it said the results were abnormal, so now I do treatment every 3 months or less. But cervical dyspalsia is caused by HPV not Chlamaydia. So did they mis-diagnose or just didnt diagnose for that virus in the first place. The doctor I saw yesterday, says it just happens, something that your immune system may fight off naturally.

Answer 1

Chlamydia and HPV are two different organisms. Chlamydia is a bacteria, HPV is a virus. They can only be contracted from direct exposure to both. It is not uncommon for a person to have more than one STD (sexually transmitted disease) at one time, but this stems more from lifestyle and sexual practices.

Answer 2

yes -- i am in school for Medical Assistant and I had HPV and the DR told me that MOST of the time is is triggered by chlamydia. This caused a HUGE fight between me and my ex-husband of 4 years. So, but mine was triggered by something other than the STD -- so don't sweat it too much until you get your test results.

Answer 3

well i'm not sure that it can. I would check with your doctor though. HPV can develope from and minor infection in your vagina. I'm have problems with that now. and sometimes just an infection can make your pap results abnormal. don't stress too much just talk with your doc he/she could tell you more and help you understand. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases in North America. If it is not diagnosed and treated, it can cause infertility in males and females, ectopic pregnancies or infected Fallopian tubes and ovaries in women or pneumonia in babies born to infected women.

It is caused by a bacterium, is easy to diagnose and treat by your famly doctor or Sexual Health Clinic.

Usually spread by sexual intercourse, in a female, the bacteria travels up through the cervix, uterus and into the Fallopian tubes. It may develop into an abscess which generally heals and goes away, but can leave scar tissue which can block the Tubes. No signs or symptoms - the woman will still ovulate, still menstruate, and can easily spread the disease to other partners.

She may not be able to get pregnant because the blocked Fallopian tube prevents sperm from reaching the egg, or as occasionally happens, the tube is not completely blocked, so the smaller sperm can pass, impregnate an egg, but the much larger fertilized egg cannot move through the tube and implant in the uterus.

Called an ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, the embryo grows in the tube for about 8 weeks, but when the tube cannot expand any more, ruptures and then the woman is in danger of hemorrhaging. Emergency surgery will remove the damaged tube and probably that ovary. If both tubes are affected, she will be infertile. There is surgery that might effectively open up the tube but there is no guarantee.

In males, the bacteria enters through his urethra, (penis) and travels down to the Vas leading into the testicles. Here an abscess will form, no pain, no problem, but the resulting scar tissue will block the Vas. This prevents sperm from traveling from his testicles and being ejaculated. He will still have erections, produce lubrication and will ejaculate, (seminal fluid only) so he is "shooting blanks."

In males, the scar tissue can be surgically removed and he will probably be fertile again.

Early diagnosis and treatment is essential. A simple urine test will show the presence of the bacteria and oral antibiotics will treat the infection.

Chlamydia can also be spread to the throat by oral sex. If you have the virus on your hand and you touch your face, it can also be spread to the eyes.

Prevention is the best option - SAFER SEX, insist on condom use every time you have intercourse.


Genital Warts
Human Papilloma Virus - HPV
Genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus – HPV - and are transmitted through genital contact. HPV is the most common STI in North America. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 50% of sexually active men and women will acquire the virus during their lifetimes.

Although there are more than 30 strains of HPV that can be transmitted sexually, most of them are benign and cause no symptoms or danger. In fact, a person may be a carrier of the virus and not know it. Once transmitted, the virus resides in skin cells or mucous membranes. Most women clear the infection over time, but some people carry the virus for the rest of their lives. They may never develop warts nor any symptoms from the disease. Some strains, however, can lead to cervical or rectal cancer, in rare cases.

Warts may appear on the genitals of both males and females. They look like small grey, slightly-raised, painless, ridged round bumps. You may notice just one, or it may develop into a cluster that looks like a cauliflower. You will not be aware of the infection if the warts are in your vagina, up in the urethra or in the anal canal of both males and females.

There are numerous strains of the virus, type 6 and 11 cause typical genital warts. But the most dangerous types are 16 and 18 because they replicate uncontrollably and are the ones that cause cancer of the cervix or cancer of the anal canal. Fortunately, these cancers are very slow to develop, so the chances are good that if you have a regular pelvic exam with a PAP smear, the cells will be picked up early. If diagnosed early, treatment is simple and effective. A recent study has linked prostate cancer to genital wart virus. Currently, there are no HPV tests available for men, but the rectum can be checked for warts.

A 5% solution of vinegar on a sponge and swab the genitals, vagina or rectum, the warts turn white and are quite visible with a strong light and a speculum or anal scope. But this simply cannot replace an annual Pap smear for women. Remember, the virus grows 10 times faster in the vagina or rectum than on skin.

TREATMENT:

Small simple external genital warts can be treated by your doctor by painting a chemical on, leave it for 3 hours, then have a bath to wash it off. You may need to go for repeat treatment as 1/3 of people who have been treated will have recurrences within a year.

There is a prescribed medication called ALDARA, a cream that is applied in a thin layer 3 times a week, before bed, and wash it off in the morning. Ask your doctor.

Vaginal or anal warts can be zapped with laser, cryotherapy to freeze them, surgical excision or injection of Interferon directly into the warts.

PREVENTION:

They are researching a vaccine against Genital Warts. Meanwhile, SAFER SEX is no guarantee of protection because the virus is spread skin-to-skin , but male or female condoms are the best preventive measures we have available. There is evidence that using condoms lowers the risk of developing cervical cancer. It is possible to transmit the infection to a partner even after you have been treated and have no symptoms because of possible “shedding” of skin cells. For this reason, you must always inform your partner that you have had the infection, and you should practice SAFER SEX.

Further Information:
Centers for Disease Control

Answer 5

totally seperate and can only be contracted independently unless the other person has both/

Answer 6

I've heard it can....

Answer 7

yes!