how does chlamydia block the pathways of sperm and ovum?

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How exactly chlamydia affect the pathways of sperm and ovum?

Answer 1

Damage tube: Chlamydia infection causes damage to the cells of the fallopian tube, which prevents or blocks sperm and egg transport in the tube. Chlamydia is often silent. Recent study shows that subclinical (silent) infection causes infertility. The risk of a tubal pregnancy - ectopic; is also increased. The more infections the greater the risk and lower the fertility. Prevent infection with safe sex.

Answer 2

Tubal inflammation.: Chlamydia causes cervical and tubal infections; of these, the tubal infection is more chronic and harder to diagnose until it is already advanced and permanent tubal damage has occurred. When the tubes are blocked, the sperm and ovum cannot meet to fuse and create life. Ivf is the best option in such cases.

Answer 3

Infection: Pneumonia and eye infections can occur in the baby. Pregnant women are usually screened for chlamydia during the pregnancy so that they can be treated before delivery of the baby.

Answer 4

Infant blindness: Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the number one cause of blindness in infants in countries where routine antibiotic eye ointment is not given. It is important to get tested during pregnancy to avoid this preventable problem.

Answer 5

Yes: Especially if not treated appropriately.

Answer 6

Yes: Yes in the sense that stds tend to run in groups (gc/chlamydia) and sexual habits that lead to std infection may predispose one to getting more stds. However, having had an std in the past that was properly treated does not in and of itself increase your predisposition to having another std.

Answer 7

Rectal symptoms: Rectal pain, pain on defecation, and rectal bleeding or discharge. Remember that some anal chlamydia, especially in gay men, is due to a type of chlamydia called lymphogranuloma venereum (lgv), which requires a longer course of treatment than standard chlamydia. Not all labs can tell the difference.

Answer 8

Precautions: The best precaution is not to be sexually active until you know the results of your testing.

Answer 9

Go back: It's a good start but adding an injection of antibiotics and additional coverage would be wise and get you feeling better more quickly if it is pid. A pelvic exam and culture should be performed.

Answer 10

Get Treated: It is urgent that you get treated asap. Zithromax 1000 mg or 1 gm is one of the recommended treatments. The sooner you get treated, the less chance of causing permanent scarring of your follapian tubes which in turn can cause infertility. Also, your partner should also be checked and preferably treated.

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