Can having chlamydia twice affect fertility?

Question

I have just found out the guy I have been dating for more than a year has given me chlamydia. I know for a fact that he hasn't had it the whole time we were together because I was tested for STDs about 3 months into our relationship and was negative for everything...So he cheated on me. I'm guessing from the minor symptoms i've had it about 6-8 months.
The problem is I have had chlamydia once before from the person I lost my virginity to years ago, at that time I had it for nearly a year before being brave enough to get tested, i've heard that having Chlamydia twice can bring your chances of infertility up to 20% is this true?

Answer 1

Having it once can affect your chances, depending on how far it got into your tubes.....But don't panic. STDs can affect your chances, but they don't always. A lot depends on what kind you have, how long you had it, what age you are, and if you took your meds properly. If you have these types of questions, call your doctor. He/She should be happy to answer questions about this stuff, it is normal to be concerned. Good luck

Answer 2

Having Chlamydia More Than Once

Answer 3

For women. If left untreated, the infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to damage of the fallopian tubes (the tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus) or even cause infertility (the inability to have children), and untreated chlamydia infection could increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy (when the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterus.) Furthermore, chlamydia may cause premature births (giving birth too early) and the infection can be passed along from the mother to her child during childbirth, causing an eye infection, blindness or pneumonia in the newborn.
Contact the CDC National STD Hotline: 1 (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636

Answer 4

Having chlamydia once can affect your fertility.It can cause tubal damage &/or blockage if left untreated so its important if u get it 2 b diagnosed early & treated 2 get rid of it b4 it causes any damage.How quickly it damages ur tubes varies from person 2 person.If uv had it b4 & havent had ur tubes checked for blockage then u may already hav had fertility problems.If ur tubes were checked after the 1st time u had it & were ok then when uv gotten rid of the chlamydia this time ask ur doctor to check u 4 tubal damage/blockage explaining ur worries.U could b worrying 4 nothing but if there is any damage then u can get whatever help u need 2 improve ur fertility chances.I was with the boyfriend who gave me it 1 1/2yrs in total & found out not long after

Answer 5

Yes, chlamydia and PID can cause long term damage to your tubes, which can make it difficult or impossible to conceive. The doctor would probably tell you to 'try' for 6-12 months, and if you dont' get pregnant, he will do some testing to determine if your tubes are blocked/damaged.

Answer 6

If untreated, chlamydial infections can progress to serious reproductive and other health problems with both short-term and long-term consequences. Like the disease itself, the damage that chlamydia causes is often "silent."

In women, untreated infection can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This happens in up to 40 percent of women with untreated chlamydia. PID can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tubes, uterus, and surrounding tissues. The damage can lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus). Women infected with chlamydia are up to five times more likely to become infected with HIV, if exposed.

Answer 7

Once infertility has been diagnosed, there are a number of treatment options available depending on the root cause of the problem. Learn here https://tr.im/c5tDE

Infertility is a condition defined as not being able to become pregnant after at least one year of unprotected, regular, well-timed intercourse. Women who suffer from multiple miscarriages may also be diagnosed as infertile. Infertility may be classified into two groups, primary and secondary infertility.

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Answer 10

Im not really sure. It depends on how long you have it. I know it's kinda hard to go in and get tested for those kinds of things, but the longer you have it, the more it destoys. So get rid of it ASAP.