Sage-Tips

What STD can stop you from having kids?

Gonorrhea and chlamydia, which are preventable, are the two STDs most likely to result in infertility because they can cause PID in women. This can inflame and scar the fallopian tubes, making it hard for sperm and eggs to find each other, blocking pregnancy.

What is the most effective way to protect yourself from STDs and unwanted pregnancies?

The best choice to prevent both pregnancy and diseases is to not have sex. Abstinence, or deciding not to have sex, is 100\% effective at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and infections.

Should I be worried about STDs if im a virgin?

Even if you both have never had sex, some people can get infections such as HIV, hepatitis or herpes through ways other than sex and then spread these infections to you during sexual activity. This means that even if someone is a virgin, there is a chance they could still give you a STI.

Can you go your whole life without knowing you have an STD?

People can be, and often are, infected with an STD for many years without knowing it. During that time, if they’re not careful, they can pass their disease on to some or all of their sex partners.

Had chlamydia for 2 years can I still get pregnant?

Most women who have had chlamydia won’t have any difficulties conceiving that are related to the infection. There may be a greater chance of chlamydia affecting fertility if you have repeated infections or if it goes untreated and causes a condition called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

Which of the following STDs is not curable?

Currently, there are 4 sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) that are not curable: herpes (HSV), hepatitis B (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and human papillomavirus (HPV).

Can 2 virgins have STDs?

If 2 people who don’t have any STDs have sex, it’s not possible for either of them to get one. A couple can’t create an STD from nothing — they have to get spread from one person to another.

Can a virgin get HPV?

If you’ve never had any type of sexual intercourse, you’re unlikely to have HPV , but it’s not impossible since other types of sexual contact can spread HPV .

What STDs can lie dormant for years?

Latent STDs can cause someone to remain undiagnosed until symptoms begin to appear. This may put them at risk for long-term complications. Chlamydia, hepatitis C, HIV, HSV (herpes simplex virus), and syphilis can all have periods of latency.