The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can also cause infertility. And further elaborate on the topic, the experts notified, “The two leading causes of STD-related infertility are pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and damage to the fallopian tubes.”
Dr. Ritu Hinduja, Fertility Consultant at Nova IVF Fertility in Mumbai told HT Lifestyle, “Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which is usually caused by STDs, can cause tubal factor infertility as well as damage the ovaries. Infertility. Some STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, can affect fertility in men and women. These often go unnoticed due to a lack of symptoms, resulting in More damage is done.”
“Sexually transmitted diseases can directly or indirectly cause infertility in women and men. When STDs are left untreated, infections can develop that cause infertility by moving up the reproductive system and spreading to the woman’s uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes causing damage, scarring, or inflammation. The two major causes of STD-related infertility are pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and damage to the fallopian tubes.”
When bacteria enter the reproductive system, PID is usually caused by the STDs gonorrhea or chlamydia.
“PID causes scarring of the cervix, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus. If left untreated, PID can cause irreversible damage that can result in infertility. Fallopian tube problems are a major cause of female infertility and such problems can be due to STDs,” said Dr. Ritu.
PID is one of the leading causes of tubal factor infertility and 25-35% of female infertility is a direct result of tubal factor. Infertility.
“If the fallopian tubes are damaged or blocked, it can result in infertility in two ways: it can prevent sperm from reaching the egg in the fallopian tube for fertilization and it can prevent a fertilized egg from implanting for pregnancy. may prevent it from entering the uterus,” she added.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and syphilis can indirectly affect fertility. HSV can cause a couple to abstain from intercourse, limiting their chances of becoming pregnant. HPV can cause genital warts that can take months or years to treat, and some strains of HPV can also cause cervical cancer or precancerous cells, the treatment of which can affect fertility. If left untreated, syphilis can affect infertility in both men and women,” cautioned Dr. Ritu.
Treatment needed to prevent infertility
Infertility is the result of not getting enough attention and not treating the underlying STD.
“If STDs are diagnosed and treated adequately, there is less chance of a negative impact on fertility. Screening for STDs is accessible and low-cost. The earlier STDs are diagnosed, the less likely they are to cause infertility. The better the chances of not affecting it.” Dr. Ritu told.
“Using condoms correctly can reduce the chances of STDs. Avoid having sex with anyone who is showing symptoms such as a rash, genital sores or discharge. Having fewer partners and testing with one partner Getting vaccinated can prevent catching some of the most common STDs. Before having sex, talk to any sexual partner about being protected from STDs. Chances of getting an STD Get tested to confirm that. Follow up with treatment, as many STDs are curable and all are curable,” she advised.
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