An Often Overlooked Infertility Cause

STD's can cause fertility problems, which frequently go under or miss-diagnosed. Chlamydia is the most common STD in America, affecting more than a million people each year. Unreported cases could easily double this figure. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, Chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which in turn can cause a variety of fertility problems. Women who are considering getting pregnant are encouraged to get tested to rule out any problems. Chlamydia can be detected with a urine test.

Infections can be persistent for years, with minor side effects that can mask its presence. Women are more likely to have an infection than men, but both should get tested. The article points out that Chlamydia can be treated effectively with a quick round of antibiotics, so there's no reason not to take action so you can rule this potential fertility problem out!