Does chlamydia always cause infertility if it's mistreated or discovered late?
2 Answers
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- No. Not in all cases. It is the continuous inflammatory process that can affect fertility.If otherwise the bacteria is no more present (spontaneous elimination), it won't affect fertility.
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When does chlamydia affect fertility in men?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Very rarely - this is more of a problem in females (lucky for you!). Then again, why take a risk, even if small? If you suspect having chlamydia trachomatis infection, seek medical advice and receive ... Read More
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How soon will symptoms appear regarding std
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- There are lots of STDs types: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, HCV, HBV, HIV, HPV, etc ...Each might appear at different time following infection.
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How AND where can I get tested for all stds? Please be specific for each std. I want to know if I am "clean"or not. (For ex. HIV: blood test, lab), what are the other ones I should worry about?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you got involved in unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner whose STI status is unknown, it’s a good idea to get tested. You also need to discuss the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP),... Read More
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What is the difference between Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- 2 different germs that can infect the same anatomic sites and give sometimes same signs or symptoms or remain without symptoms. They are sexually transmitted.
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@Dr. Rania Mousa:i had in the past chlamydia disease and this start after this disease, before every thing was good.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Have you taken the antibiotics and the treatment plan as instructed by your doctor at that time ,have your partner been treated at that time ,have you complete your course of treatment
and if the tre... Read More
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I have chlamydia, is there a way to cure it without going directly to a doctor to assess me?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- The treatment of chlamydia is tetracycin for about 3 weeks.
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No, it's not painful nor itchy but the color is yellow and there's pain during sex in the cervix and in the area of the right ovary.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- The symptoms you mentioned can be related to:
Chlamydia, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) and is caused by an infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Symp... Read More
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I had an unprotected sexual relation , and im worried if i caught an IST or MST ,which doctor should i first contact ? And where can do a general test for aids, chlamydia and all the rest...?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- Any physician can order the tests for you and examine you. You can go to a general physician or infectious disease specialist or a urologist
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