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How Long Before Infertility Sets In After Contracting An STD?
Question: how long would an std take to make u infertile
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This is a very difficult question to answer.
Generally it would take at least many months for a sexually transmitted infection to progress until it contributes to in fertility.
The progression to infertility would depend on the health of the patient and the extent and type of sexually transmitted disease. Right now they have been no long-term studies that help us really determine the exact timeframe.
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Consideratio
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This is a very difficult question to answer.
Generally it would take at least many months for a sexually transmitted infection to progress until it contributes to in fertility.
The progression to infertility would depend on the health of the patient and the extent and type of sexually transmitted disease. Right now they have been no long-term studies that help us really determine the exact timeframe.
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so if i had caught an std april 2014 would i be infertile now?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
it would be remotely possible but it is rare.
If you're concerned that this might be a possibility you should check with your doctor who can do some fertility testing very easily.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
it would be remotely possible but it is rare.
If you're concerned that this might be a possibility you should check with your doctor who can do some fertility testing very easily.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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