Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease. One catches the condition whenever she is sexually active, be it anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse. Most often the person affected doesn’t show any symptoms. That is why it is hard to distinguish whether your partner is infected or you have the disease. Caused by chlamydia trachomatis, it is characterized by gray-white vaginal discharge. A lot of symptoms are also manifested, painful urination, pain whenever having sexual intercourse, abdominal soreness, and even pain from the rectum is felt.
Whenever one experiences the symptoms, she should seek medical treatment immediately. If left untreated, the disease creates lifelong complications. A woman who was infected with the condition may face great danger when pregnant. Damage to the female reproductive organ may occur. Women who were previously infected with Chlamydia may experience an ectopic pregnancy. Defined as an implantation occurring out from the uterus, the fetus may be implanted in the ovary, cervix, and the fallopian tube. It is estimated that approximately 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic and the condition also is the second leading cause of bleeding during the first trimester. The number is increasing every year due to the growing population of women who acquire sexually transmitted diseases. Chlamydia infection can cause tubal scarring, which often leads to ectopic pregnancy.
As early as when the woman knows she is pregnant, seeking medical consultation is always encouraged. By doing such, the healthcare provider is able to assess on the woman’s medical history and preparing on possible complications. Ectopic pregnancy is often asymptomatic during early pregnancy, but will only manifest symptoms after 6 to 12 weeks. At this time of pregnancy the zygote may break the delicate fallopian tube as it grows. Bleeding occurs and excruciating pain is felt at the lower abdominal quadrant. Laparoscopy is the surgical treatment for ectopic pregnancy. It performed to stop the bleeding vessels and to either remove or repair damaged fallopian tubes. Although most of ectopic pregnancy cases after it ruptures will just resolve in it requiring no surgical treatment, treatment is always case to case basis.
Chlamydia can also cause infertility. Defined as unable to conceive a child despite a year of trying without contraception, it is a very sad scenario. Especially to a couple who is already to have a child. Because of the damage that the infection does on the fallopian tubes, it is blocked at the end, making sperm passage impossible. Most often than not, the infection offers irreversible damage when left untreated.
Chlamydia infection should be treated as early as possible. Early diagnosis and action will cure the disease and chances for complications will be eliminated. Once one engages in sexual intercourse, he or she should have protection. That simple condom can save your life from acquiring STD’s and the possible lifelong damage it gives. Safe sex is always the best practice!
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