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How do you test for chlamydia and gonorrhea in a woman who has had a complete hysterectomy?
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In a woman with a hysterectomy, recommended testing is urethral.
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What body part does chlamydia infect if a woman had a hysterectomy?
Chlamydia can infect the urethra, which is not removed during a hysterectomy.
What are the symptoms of chlamydia in a female with a hysterectomy?
Like other females, 80-90% of females with a hysterectomy will have no symptoms from chlamydia. If a woman with a total hysterectomy has chlamydia, she may be infected in the urethra and may have painful urination.
Types of bacteria in newborn eyes?
The most common bacteria that can cause serious eye damage are gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhea) and chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis), which can be passed from mother to child during birth.Bacteria that normally live in a woman's vagina also cause neonatal conjunctivitis.
Can my baby get chlamydia through breastfeeding?
You can't get chlamydia or gonorrhea that way. Chlamydia is caused by bacteria spread by oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; or birth to an infected woman.
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 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 a woman get spayed?
Yes, it's called a complete hysterectomy. A common surgery for cancer.
Can a mother transmit chlamydia to her unborn baby?
There is little chance of a mother infecting a baby with gonorrhea after birth. For humans already born, gonorrhea can only be transmitted from genital-genital or oral-genital contact.Gonorrhea can still be transmitted via fluids even if a man does not ejaculate. Gonorrhea can also be spread from an untreated mother to her baby during childbirth.
Can you have chlamydia in your urethra and not your vagina?
It is not likely to get chlamydia in your urethra without also being infected in your vagina. The exception is a woman who had a hysterectomy or had her cervix removed. Luckily, the treatment for both is the same.
Can a female get chlamydia at 92?
A woman can get chlamydia at 92.
Is chlamydia curable in females?
Chlamydia can be treated in a woman.
What is a historectomy?
A hysterectomy is the removal of a woman's uterus/womb.
