Did you know that a leading cause of infertility is complications from sexually transmitted diseases? A major player in that is chlamydia, a disease that is common but seems to be talked about less frequently than many other STDs. This is unfortunate not only because it's a serious problem but also because it's treatable. Infertility caused by chlamydia can be avoided with the proper care.
A recent project completed by researchers in the UK resulted in the development of new diagnostic procedures which assist with screening for chlamydia. The new procedures can detect chlamydia in those people who are at risk for the disease but who do not show any symptoms. This means that people can catch chlamydia sooner rather than later and treat it.
Chlamydia can affect the fertility organs of both males and females. The new treatment works in both groups. Early treatment of the disease greatly reduces chances of complications such as infertility. There can be many causes for infertility but there are some, such as this one, that we have control over.
