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Can chlamydia make you pregnant?
Having chlamydia does not make you pregnant.
Can a male get you pregnant if he has chlamydia?
Yes, a man with chlamydia can get a woman pregnant, and infect her with chlamydia as well. You should abstain from vaginal sex or use contraception if you don't want to get pregnant. Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause scarring which can impair fertility, but a history of gonorrhea and/or chlamydia doesn't mean you can't get pregnant.
Can you have chlamydia if you're pregnant?
Pregnancy does not give you immunity from chlamydia infection.
What is the treatment for chlamydia in pregnant women and can the partner get treated without testing?
Typical treatment in pregnancy is one gram of azithromycin -- the same treatment for non-pregnant people with chlamydia. In many states, the partner can be treated without an exam, but laws vary from state to state. Ask your OBGYN about the possibility in your area.
Can you have chlamydia and HIV at the same time?
No. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are both caused by bacteria that have nothing to do with HIV. In order to get HIV you have to come in contact with the bodily fluids (blood, semen etc.) of someone who has HIV.
Can you have pubic lice twice and chlamydia at the same time?
Yes, you can get both pubic lice and chlamydia many, many times if you are re-exposed. You can have both STDs at the same time.
Does chlamydia affect everyone?
Chlamydia doesn't affect everyone, but it's very common. In females, 50% will have had chlamydia by the time they're 30. The rates are likely the same in males.
Are you more likely to get chlamydia if you're pregnant?
Changes to the cervix from the hormones of pregnancy may make it easier for pregnant women to get chlamydia. The same can be said of young teens. Because of the high-estrogen state, the cervix presents more columnar epiehtelium, which may make it easier for it to be infected with chlamydia and a host of other STDs.
Why didn't you get pregnant if you had unprotected with while you and your partner were infected with chlamydia?
You don't always get pregnant after having sex that first time and it doesn't happen when you want it. if you've had Chlamydia for a long period of time before you got the medicine the Chlamydia can also have made you sterile. Sadly, that is one of the side effects. And you two should not have unprotected sex while undergoing treatment.
Can you get pregnant and get an STD at the same time?
You can get a STD and pregnant at the same time.
Will your baby get chlamydia?
No, your baby will not catch chlamydia. If you believe you could be infected, and you are pregnant, see your doctor soon.
Can you be infertile after having chlamydia for five years?
Yes. You should abstain from vaginal sex or use contraception if you don't want to get pregnant. Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause scarring which can impair fertility, but a history of gonorrhea and/or chlamydia doesn't mean you can't get pregnant.
