Conditions Related To Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States today
. When diagnosed and treated early on, Chlamydia typically does not pose a huge risk to reproductive health. Unfortunately, if left untreated Chlamydia can have an irreversible damaging effect on fertility in women. In men, fertility problems are less common, but may result from an untreated Chlamydia infection.
An untreated Chlamydia infection can spread into the fallopian tubes and uterus resulting in a condition known as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID most commonly occurs as a result of a Chlamydia or Gonorrhea infection. Fallopian tube infections may be "silent" (no symptoms) but can still cause some serious damage. Chronic pelvic pain, scarring of the fallopian tubes, infertility, abscess formation and ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside if the uterus) are some of the main complications associated with PID. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that 750,000 women experience an episode of acute PID every year in the United States. More than 75,000 women a year may become infertile as a result. While PID can be treated, the reproductive damage caused by the infection cannot be reversed.
Treatment: If the infection results in the need for surgery or is otherwise very extreme, hospitalization may be required. In more acute cases, antibiotics will usually work.
Pregnancy that occurs outside of the womb is known as ectopic pregnancy. The most common site for this to happen is in the fallopian tubes (aka tubal pregnancy) and ultimately; the unborn fetus will not survive. PID (often caused by Chlamydia) can result in this condition and if an ectopic pregnancy is not discovered and treated it can be fatal. Nearly 1 pregnancy out of every 50 results in an ectopic pregnancy and is usually discovered around week 8.
Treatment: If the fallopian tube has erupted, emergency surgery is needed to stop further bleeding and in some cases the fallopian tube must be removed. Sometimes medication is used to prevent the growth of the pregnancy tissues.
Those with untreated Chlamydia are more likely to become infected by HIV if in contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.
Treatment: Using condoms, safe sex practices, knowing a partner's STD status prior to intercourse, frequent testing
Reiter's Syndrome: While this is rare, Reiter's Syndrome (a reactive arthritis condition) may occur in addition to skin lesions and eye and urethra inflammation.
Treatment: The Chlamydia infection that is causing the syndrome must be treated with antibiotics while the arthritis can be treated with nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs. Skin lesions and eye inflammations can be treated with steroids.
Problems during pregnancy: Even if there is no ectopic pregnancy, an infected woman may experience many problems as a result of an untreated infection. Most commonly a mother will pass respiratory infections and conjunctivitis to her baby as a result of her infection.
Treatment: The infection can be treated during pregnancy with specific medications prescribed by the doctor and safe for pregnant women.
Most men are not at risk for many complications as a result of Chlamydia infection. In rare instances, the infection will spread into the tube that carries sperm from the testis (epididymis), resulting in fever, pain and (only very infrequently) sterility.
by: Natalie Bonanski.
Why You Need An Amplifier To Your Car How To Get Him Back - Tricks To Win Him Back Like Crazy! How To Provide Permanent Weather Block In Construction Projects? Женщина Мимо Этого Не Пройдет Choosing The Perfect Reception Center Party With Your Hens Around The World How To Get Better Sound Effect With Subwoofers Using Wind Power To Go Green Needing Needs Ionic Foot Bath As The Way To Detoxification Yorkie Puppies For Sale: Getting Them Socialized Attention How To Get Back An Ex - 5 Steps To Get Your Ex Want You Back Weekend Handyman Tools