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How does and how will chlamydia impact economics and medicine?
The chlamydia epidemic's most serious economic and medical consequence is the resultant infertility. Treatment for tubal infertility is costly.
What is the worst chlamydia can do?
The worst outcomes of chlamydia are infertility and chronic pelvic pain.
How long does it take for chlamydia to destroy your sperm?
Infertility from scarring due to chlamydia is not reversible without surgery, but some male factor infertility due to chlamydia may be. A small study suggests that damage to sperm quality and function may be reversed after chlamydia treatment. (See related link).
Can you get treated for cylmidia after having it for while?
Yes, chlamydia can be treated effectively with antibiotics, even if it has been present for a while. It's important to seek treatment as soon as possible, as untreated chlamydia can lead to serious health complications, including infertility. If you suspect you have chlamydia, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider for testing and appropriate treatment.
Does douching cure chlamydia?
Douching does not cure chlamydia. On the contrary, douching can increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility due to chlamydia. Douching is not a healthful practice; you would be hard-pressed to find a female OBGYN who douches. Please seek treatment for chlamydia from your health care provider, and quit douching.
Can an untreated STD cause infertility?
Yes, in the case of chlamydia or gonorrhea
Do vitamins affect chlamydia treatment?
Vitamins will not affect treatment for chlamydia. You can continue them.
How does chlamydia affect people financially?
Acute, uncomplicated chlamydia has little financial effect on patients. Most can get free testing and treatment at their county health department. Pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility can have significant financial costs, including hospital treatment, fertility evaluation and treatment, and other costs associated with starting a family for patients unable to conceive a child.
Will Ibuprofen affect chlamydia treatment?
No, you can take ibuprofen without affecting treatment of chlamydia.
Does treatment for chlamydia cure a yeast infection?
Treatment for thrush is an antifungal medication. Chlamydia is caused by bacteria. Treatment for thrush will not cure chlamydia. See your health care provider for effective diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia.
Is bleeding after sex a sign of infertility if you have chlamydia?
Bleeding after sex is most often a sign of cervical infection in chlamydia. It's not necessarily a sign of infertilty.
What are the symptoms for chlamydia?
Some people can have chlamydia with no symptoms, but symptoms that can occur are burning, tenderness/pain, and discharge. If a woman is untreated, it can eventually lead to infertility.
