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Integrative Fertility (Expert Forum)
Chlamydia and Infertility
Answered by
John H. Kim, M.D. - Women's Health, Gynecology, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, REI, Mind/Body Medicine, ReproductiveMedicine, IntegrativeFertility, Herbal Medicine, infertility, menopause
John H. Kim, M.D.
Los Altos - CA
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Chlamydia and Infertility
by ttroches, Apr 04, 2008 02:17PM
When a person has Chlamydia, How long does that person have to have it before it can cause any permanent damage?
Doctor's Answer
by John H. Kim, M.D., Apr 04, 2008 06:52PM
, Apr 04, 2008 06:52PMTo: ttroches
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.
