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How long do you have to have chlamydia to develop pelvic inflammatory disease pid?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unknown: There is no magic number. It all depends on your body and your immunity. If your immunity is low the disease can reek havoc. If it is high it will keep the progression of the disease in check.

Answered 5/19/2019

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Is PID and chlamydia the same thing? Clinical doctor said yes but i'd rather an advice from a obgyn.

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How long can a female go untreated with chlamydia before developing pid?

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My girlfriend had chlamydia for between 2 to 6 months. How many months can a person become infected, that can cause pid?

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