Infertility and STDS in Hampton Roads
Untreated STDs in Hampton Roads can cause many problems including infertility in men, and women and development problems in unborn babies. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the most common curable STDS. However, because sometimes they can be “silent” without symptoms, many people don’t know they have them. Going weeks or months without treatment can cause many complications in men, women, and children. This is why frequent STD testing in Hampton Roads is crucial for early intervention.
How Untreated Sexually Transmitted Diseases Affects Babies
STDs affect fetuses and babies in different ways. STDs like HIV can cross the placenta while pregnant and infect the baby during delivery. Other STDs like syphilis can cross the placenta and infect the baby inside of the womb. More common STDs such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, and hepatitis B can affect the baby in the birth canal.
Untreated sexually transmitted diseases can cause the following in babies:
- Brain damage
- Low birth weight
- Blindness
- Stillbirth
- Deafness
- Infection in different parts of the body
- Liver disease
Untreated STDs in Men in Norfolk or Newport News
Men can have severe complications to their reproductive system from untreated chlamydia. One or both testicles can become inflamed and infected. This is called Epididymitis. Symptoms of this include painful ejaculation and urination, and testicular pain. As this progresses, it can lead to sepsis, an abscess, and infertility.
Untreated STDs in Hampton Roads in Women
Sexually transmitted diseases that are not treated in women can lead to long-term health problems. Untreated Chlamydia and gonorrhea in women can cause the following:
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infertility
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Cervical Cancer
Reinfection can also be a risk if your partner is also not treated. Untreated STDs put you at a higher risk for developing You should get tested immediately if you think you have been exposed to an STD.
Minority AIDS Support Services treats and diagnoses STDs in Norfolk and Newport News. It is recommended that people that are sexually active get tested with each new partner at least once per year. Come schedule an appointment at one of our clinics to get tested in Hampton Roads.