The problem of infertility
across all the social classes is increasing in India. This is due to prolonged
studies, career related delay, open society with youngsters opting for one
night stands and multiple partners. This allows a lot of opportunities for
sexually transmitted disease (STD) as an important cause of infertility. These
infections do not spare the males also. So it is essential for youngsters to be
aware of STDs not only HIV/AIDs but also innocuous ones like Chlamydia that can
silently destroy the reproductive system.
Infections that are passed
from one human to another during unprotected sexual intercourse are called
STDs. They can occur following vaginal, anal, oral or any other form of sex.
Other routes of infection spread include sharing IV needles, from mother to
child - intrauterine, during childbirth or breastfeeding.
Almost 3/4th of sexually
active people will contract some type of infection during their lifetime. This
is more common in young people in their teens and twenties. USA reports more
than 19 million new cases of STIs every year and 25% of these are in the teens.
The American Social Health Association puts the rate of STD related fertility
problems as 15% of all infertilities. Recurrent episodes of PID further
increase the risk of infertility. It is estimated that the risk of infertility
with PID increases form 15% with 1 episode, to 35% and 75% with two and three
episodes respectively. Further nine% of women who have PID caused by chlamydia
will experience ectopic pregnancy.
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