Question 1

would 2 chlamydia infections make me infirtile?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: About 15% of females with untreated chlamydia can develop pelvic inflammatory diseases which in some cases can lead to infertility. Sterility in men is less common.

Question 2

if someone has chlamydia and gets an abortion is there a risk of being left infirtile? if so is there anything that can be done to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia: Having a history of chlamydia will increase your chances of being infertile in the future due to the possibility of tubal disease.  You will most likely benefit from a special x-ray of your tubes (hsg) in the future to ensure they haven't been harmed.

Question 3

are infection rates for chlamydia similar for men and women?

Accepted Answer

More women diagnosed: Women 24 and younger, as well as women with risk factors for a sexually transmitted infection (such as new/multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex) should be routinely screened for chlamydia infection. There is no screening recommendation for men. Because of this routine screening of women, more women are diagnosed with chlamydia infection than men. This may not reflect the true incidence rates.

Question 4

for what reasons have chlamydia rates increased over time?

Accepted Answer

Because: More people are having unprotected sex with multiple partners.

Question 5

question for urologists: how many epididymectomies have you performed? have you seen high success rates for chronic epididymitis from past chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

Success not likely: Epididymectomy may be considered for suspicious/possibly malignant masses but if this is the case then concurrent removal of the testicle may be needed.  However, for chronic pain, often surgical removal is not effective for symptoms as they can return or never resolve at all even after surgery.  Consultation with pain management may be needed if pain is debilitating.

Question 6

can chlamydia to make you infertile?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlamydia infection can lead to both male and female infertility.

Question 7

how soon can chlamydia cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Not treated, now: If Chlamydia goes undiagnosed and consequently untreated, infertility can occur through Fallopian tube blockage.(occlusion).

Question 8

can chlamydia cause a woman to be infertile?

Accepted Answer

Could happen: If untreated with significant complications.

Question 9

can women become infertile because of chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlamydia infection can cause significant damage to the fallopian tubes; thereby reducing or eliminating normal fertility.

Question 10

can having chlamydia cause permanent infertility?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia/fertility: If the woman has tubal damage then the couples needs to resort to ivf.

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