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Does Chlamydia Affect Fertility?

I had routine blood tests for infertility and it came back as borderline for chlamydia antibodies. The report said it was indicative of a past or current infection. I need to do a urine test to confirm. Is it possible that I had chlamydia without realising it and it resolved itself without treatment? If so, will that still impact my fertility? Both my tubal patency test and pelvic ultrasound came back normal.
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Nice to know that your tests are normal. You ought to get treated well for chlamydia, no worries its just borderline and can get treated. Yes, Chlamydia infection does interfere with the fertility of both men & women. So get rid of it at the earliest. In women it can cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, blockade of Bartholins gland affecting vaginal lubrication, cervicitis, ectopic pregnancy. In males it may cause epididymitis & affect fertility.



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Does Chlamydia Affect Fertility?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nice to know that your tests are normal. You ought to get treated well for chlamydia, no worries its just borderline and can get treated. Yes, Chlamydia infection does interfere with the fertility of both men & women. So get rid of it at the earliest. In women it can cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, blockade of Bartholins gland affecting vaginal lubrication, cervicitis, ectopic pregnancy. In males it may cause epididymitis & affect fertility. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.