Chlamydia is a bacterial disease that if left untreated for prolonged period of time, can cause damage to the reproductive system, by developing a great amount of scar tissue. The scar tissue can block the fallopian tubes, and we all know that the those tubes are the path that the egg takes during ovulation and then fertilization. The scar tissue will not let the egg pass, meaning it won't be able to be fertilized. Also, if the infection stays in even longer, it can get into the ovaries, causing damage to the eggs, which in turn causes infertility. but to answer your question, I'm not sure how long the infection has to sit in your system, before it causes a lot of damage. You may need to speak to your physician about this issue.
2006-09-15 14:08:03
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answered by MadameJazzy 4
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In developed countries infertility affects up to 1 woman in 6. OF all cases of infertility, about 1/4 are caused by problems with the Fallopian tubes (so ~1/25 women will have tube problems). Chlamydia can cause tube problems including infertility. In one series, 8% of women who had a single episode of pelvic inflammatory disease (severe chlamydial infection) had infertility. This percentage increased to 20% in women who had 2 episodes and 40% in women who had more than 2 episodes.
Chlamydia can also cause infertility in males, especially if exposed during childhood.
"Will it" keep you from having babies? That depends on severity of disease, appropriate treatment and on-going prevention measures. In theory, condoms stop STDs, but in practice they are at best 80-90% effective. This means 1 in 10 times they don't stop you from getting the disease. The only way to avoid STDs is abstaining from sex until in a monogamous relationship with a partner who has also practiced complete abstinence.
See also http://matt-viel.familydoctors.net/handouts.cfm?action=204.xml
2006-09-15 16:15:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Chlamydia wont stop you from 'having' babies if it was properly treated, although if it was left untreated for a year it may have scarred your fallopian tubes which can make conception difficult. Have a look at the website below for more info and take care :o)
2006-09-15 16:01:42
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answered by li5pia 2
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hi,
The answer to this is not necessarily - but you most get checked and see how much damage has been done to your tubes - some people get off lightly for others it can be more serious. I presuse that you in the prosess of getting clear - you must do this as soon as possible - also make sure that your partner is clear f something called Non-Specific Urethiris
2006-09-15 16:02:01
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answered by boobiebear 2
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Chlamydia can certainly lead to what is referred to as sub-fertility. It is one of the conditions which can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
Put simply, these conditions can cause scarring in the fallopian tubes leading to problems when the fertilised egg is on its way to implant in the womb.
The best thing to do would be to get a referral to a gynaecologist.
2006-09-15 16:00:34
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answered by meynell35 5
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Possibly I know a girl that waited for so long that she had to get all her insides taken out!
2006-09-15 17:39:51
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answered by Anonymous
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you've had it a year and still can't spell it? it can maybe stop you from having them, especially if it became PID, (or IPD for you) it could have scarred up your tubes. that doesn't mean you can't have kids so use rubbers and don't get KNOCKED UP, or herpes.
2006-09-15 16:02:06
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answered by nobudE 7
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Very possibly
2006-09-15 16:04:56
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answered by sistervag 1
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my niece had it to and now has two beautiful children you got it seen to so can't see no problems but if not happy see your doctor about a pelvic scan
2006-09-15 16:03:34
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answered by diane o 3
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Maybe
2006-09-15 16:00:07
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answered by Anonymous
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