STDS And Infertility

There are so many different things that can go wrong with the reproductive systems of the male or female, it is hard to diagnose exactly what is the cause of a couple’s inability to conceive. One type of thing that many people fail to realize can result in a case of infertility is an infection from a sexually transmitted disease. In this article, we’ll examine the issues of STDs as they pertain to infertility so that you can learn exactly what types of risks you face for your fertility when you are having unprotected sex with an unclean partner. There are some STDs that can result in a lack of fertility for the female, while others can be passed on to the child during childbirth.
Chlamydia is one type of sexually transmitted disease that can be particularly problematic for a couple that is trying to have a child. It is one of the most wide-spread types of sexually transmitted diseases in America, with untold millions of men and women becoming infected with it. It is a disease that is most often spread through vaginal sex, although it can also be spread by oral sex. Some of the symptoms that you may be experiencing if you are afflicted with a case of Chlamydia includes discharges from the penis or the vagina, a pain that occurs when you urinate, swollen testicles for men, and sex causing pain for women. Luckily, Chlamydia is a type of sexually transmitted disease that is treatable. To that end, it is important to get an STD such as Chlamydia checked out as soon as you suspect it may be present. If a woman has Chlamydia for an extended period of time, it can cause her to experience a case of pelvic inflammation disease, which can cause her to be infertile.
Gonorrhea is another type of sexually transmitted disease that can be problematic for a woman’s fertility. It is a disease that is often found to exist in individuals between the ages of 15 and 29. It can be contracted via many different sex acts, including oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Some symptoms that may manifest if you are infected with gonorrhea include nausea and vomiting, as well as a yellow discharge from the penis or the vagina. Prolonged exposure to gonorrhea can also cause women to experience pelvic inflammatory disease, limiting their ability to have children successfully.
Trichomoniasis is yet another STD that can cause fertility complications. It can only be passed through vaginal sex and it is fairly common although it is not as prominent in the public mindset as gonorrhea or Chlamydia. Men rarely have symptoms of the disease, and mainly act as a carrier. Females, however, may experience a yellow-green vaginal discharge or pain during sex. If trichomoniasis is left untreated, it can result in an inflammation of the fallopian tubes, causing fertility to be compromised for a woman.
Hopefully, this article helped to fully illustrate the problems that can occur if you are having unprotected sex with a partner who you aren’t familiar with. In order to stay safe, be sure to use a condom every time and periodically have STD tests in order to ensure that if you do have a problem, you can cut it off at the pass before it causes complications such as pelvic inflammatory disorder or inflamed fallopian tubes.