Chlamydia and Infertility

When a person has Chlamydia, How long does that person have to have it before it can cause any permanent damage?

[John Kim, M.D.]

It depends. If you had only cervical chlamydia and it was treated in time then there would be no permanent damage. If you had pelvic inflammatory disease ie a more severe pelvic infection from chlamydia then it could have done damage to your tubes. If you are trying to get pregnant and you had a history of chlamydia in the past then I suggest having a hysterosalpinogram (HSG) to see if your tubes are open.