A 41-year-old member asked:
how long does it take chlamydia to start damaging the reproductive system?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Denise Elser answered
Specializes in Gynecology
Unsure: We know that when women have surgery and tubal damage is found, that very often chlamydia is found in the fallopian tubes. Because chlamydia usually has no symptoms in women, we typically don't know how long it has been present before the damage started.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Why do I still have symptoms of chlamydia after treating it, especially when I didn't have symptoms before I treated it?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andre Harris answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Why the symptoms now: Your symptoms may be more apparent because you know that you have the infection. The symptoms should get better in the next couple days.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What could chlamydia symptoms be after treatment?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Swor answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
None: Discharge or burning or pain are symptoms of chlamydia. Once treated, the symptoms should resolve. Many men and women have no symptoms of chlamydia or other stds.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How have you successfully treated your chlamydia?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Personal question!: I've never had chlamydia myself (and if i had, i wouldn't tell you). But I have successfully treated it in my patients. It's not hard to treat.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have chlamydia and not infect your partner?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Yes: If you and your partner remain celibate.
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A member asked:
Can you get chlamydia through kissing?
5 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Depends on where...: Chlamydia can infect different parts of the body. Depending on what one is kissing, chlamydia can be passed from one person to another. It can travel from the genitals to the throat via oral sex. Then, it can go from one person's throat to another's throat, etc...
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