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I had a bladder infection about 4 months ago that never went away, mildly still hurts to urinate, i've heard this can lead to sterility if untreated?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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Yes: Untreated UTI can spread to your ovaries and kidneys which are the neighboring organs.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I had a bladder infection about 4 months ago that never went away, mildly still hurts to urinate, i've heard this can lead to sterility if untreated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Chao answered

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