What is An std that can cause sterility and pelvic inflammatory?

Chlamydia:

- Overview: One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

- Symptoms: Often asymptomatic, especially in women. In men, symptoms may include burning sensation during urination, discharge from penis. In women, symptoms may include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain in lower abdomen, burning sensation during urination.

- Complications: Untreated chlamydia can lead to serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can cause infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy. In men, untreated chlamydia can lead to epididymitis, inflammation of the epididymis (the tube that carries sperm from the testes), which can cause infertility.

- Treatment: Antibiotics, such as azithromycin or doxycycline, are used to treat chlamydia. It's important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed to avoid complications.

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