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Many cases of PID aren't caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia. In order to protect their bodies from further damage, women with PID should abstain from sex until cleared by their health care provider to resume activity.
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Is PID bacterial?
Bacteria, usually from chlamydia and gonorrhea, cause PID.
Can the IUD cause PID?
The IUD itself does not increase the risk of PID. If a woman has chlamydia or gonorrhea at the time of insertion, the risk of PID is increased.
Can chlamydia cause PID?
A chlamydia test can't diagnose PID. Diagnosis of PID is difficult, as the bacteria can be infecting the upper reproductive tract without symptoms. A physical exam is the way to check for PID.
How long can you have chlamydia without having abdominal pain?
It is possible, and common, to have chlamydia without ever having abdominal pain, even if the infection has ascended higher in the reproductive tract to cause PID.
If you had asymptomatic chlamydia for five years could you have PID and how would you detect it?
You can have PID from chlamydia without having significant symptoms. Detection is difficult, but some PID can be detected by physical exam. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific for your situation.
Can you get chlamydia or pid from saliva?
You can't get chlamydia or PID from saliva.
Can herpes cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
It is rare, but possible, to have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease without having an STD. Normally, the cervix prevents bacteria that enter the vagina from spreading to the internal reproductive organs. If the cervix is exposed to a sexually transmitted disease -- such as gonorrhea and/orchlamydia -- the cervix itself becomes infected and less able to prevent the spread of organisms to the internal organs. PID occurs when the disease-causing organisms travel from the cervix to the upper genital tract. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause about 90% of all cases of PID. Other causes include abortion, childbirth, and pelvic procedures. It is rare, but you can get PID without having an STD. No one is sure why, but normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause PID.
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.
Can you have PID without knowing?
Yes, it appears that some women can have PID without knowing. Chlamydia, in particular, can cause inflammation and scarring in the pelvis without notable symptoms.
Can you get pregnant after having chlamydia for a long time?
Yes. One of my best friends got chlamydia about 2 years ago and she just gave bith in May of this year with her first child. Good luck and God Bless:) Yes. You can still get pregnant if you have chlamydia or ever have had chlamydia although without treatment it can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease which can cause infertility if you suspect you have any stds go get checked out and treated immediately !!!More than likely, you will be able to have a child after being infected, and treated for chlamydia.Yes maam you can still get pregant coming from a mom dat just had to healty twins i should kn0wMost women who have or had chlamydia can get pregnant. One in five women with chlamydia gets PID, and one in five of those is infertile.
Can Chlamydia lead to other UTIs?
Chlamydia will lead to PID.
Can a female be have chlamydia without symptoms for a couple of years and then develop symptoms?
Yes; it is developing into PID.
