Chlamydia trachomatis: Consequences to women reproductive health

Abstract

Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis are now recognized as the most prevalent and are among the most damaging of all sexually transmitted diseases worldwide. Lack of symptoms makes clinical diagnosis of chlamydial infection difficult. The infection Chlamydia trachomatis is a major public health problem and not rarely as a result the infertility. One of the main risks of infection is the sexual practice among adolescents. The subsequent complications of a Chlamydia infection can reach great proportions when a Pelvic Inflammatory Disease occurs, causing blockage of the Fallopian tubes, pelvic adhesions, chronic pelvic pain, permanent sterility and ectopic pregnancy. In couples that search infertility treatment the detection of a Chlamydia infection should be taken in consideration as routine procedure, preceding invasive diagnostic methods.