Ive had the one partner for 5 years - during this time we have both been faitful, which makes me wonder who he got it off before me? Neither of us had any symptoms. Im worried that it means ive had it since we first slept together - (i was a virgin) now finding out i have it would having the condition for 5 years cause infertility??
thanks for you replies...
Also my stupid doctor (couldnt answer ANY of my Q's) said it could be the result of bacterial build up from the use of tampons. Would this be right?
2006-11-29 20:24:07 · 5 answers · asked by miss_white_snow 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
- yes i am booked in to see another doc - however am asking this Q because i cant wait till my appt tommorrow.
NO smart as answers please. Im just after advice from those who may have had a similar experience. thankyou
2006-11-29 20:41:57 · update #1
and yes i have searched the internet
2006-11-29 20:42:35 · update #2
It is possible that your partner gave you chlamydia 5 years ago, and also just as likely that he had no idea he carried it. It is a silent disease, and often goes undetected until the woman develops problems and it is revealed in the testing. It's hard to say if it would cause infertility for you, that depends on if you have developed PID as a result. If PID symptoms were what led you to seek the doctor's attentions in the first place, then there is a chance you could be. Even so, PID doesn't mean you are- just that the chance is higher. The sooner you are treated the less likely it is to happen.
It's hard to say where your partner was infected, or even by whom. He could have been a carrier for years, perhaps from his very first encounter, as men don't develop major problems for it and there is no good definitive test for men there is no way to know for certain.
I've never heard of it being from a tampon, so far as I know, the chlamydia strain is spread vaginally and rectally through sexual contact, and from infected mother to child during vaginal birth. The bacteria also causes pink eye and conjunctivitis in children, where it is the leading cause of those infections, and is the leading preventable cause of blindness. I suppose if you work with children, and came in contact with one who had an eye infection from chlamydia, you could get it that way.
Some doctors don't like to get into the whole "where it came from" discussion because they really don't have any way to know for certain. They can tell you how it is usually spread, but there is no way they can absolutely tell you who it came from. Most people hit the ceiling when they first find out anyway, and doctors try to avoid getting caught in the middle of a couple trying to fix blame, especially since they can't really offer any kind of proof one way or another.
As long as you are confident in your relationship with your partner, there is no need to take this as evidence of infidelity or even worry about who he may have gotten it from. It was obviously somebody who he chose not to be with, and from before you came along, and there is nothing to be gained from focusing too much on the subject. Get both of you treated, and go on with life just as always. Worry about the infertility when the time comes to be concerned about it, no point stressing over it now. Even so, it won't change anything. If you are meant to be a parent, it will happen. It may be you become a parent the old fashioned way, or with the aid of science, or you can always adopt. Cross that bridge when you come to it. Get well now, and see what comes in the future.
I would also suggest you seek out a new Gyn doctor, who you can feel more confidence with. It doesn't sound like you have a good working relationship with the one you have, and you need to have a doctor you can believe in and trust.
2006-11-29 20:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you about doubting your doctors explanation, because chlamydia is definitely a sexual disease which spreads by having unprotected sex. Whether you've had it for all of those 5 years really depends on the honesty of your partner. If he is being honest about his faithfullness to you then yes, you have potentially had this infection for 5 years.
As far as infertility goes, who can tell? Ask for further tests and change your doctor. If he can mislead you over this what happens if it was something more life threatening.
2006-11-30 04:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by 2_right 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find anything in the world out on the internet,just type chlamydia in your search engine and lots of sites will come up.
Dont rely on answers off us on here,if we were that clever we would be at work now at the hospital on fantastic wages.
2006-11-30 04:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For crying out loud. Get yourself an appointment and a Gyno clinic!
2006-11-30 04:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Cynical_Si 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you can get chlamydia from tampons...its an std sheeesh....and i dont think ur bf has been that faithful.
2006-11-30 04:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by IM A BITCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋