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  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:48 AM
    laquitta
    What if someone had a std and wanted to have a baby
    If you had a std for about a year would that effect your chance of having a baby
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:48 AM
    laquitta
    I want to know I don't know the answer
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:49 AM
    nauticalstar420
    Is it cured now?
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:52 AM
    laquitta
    Yes I guess
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:52 AM
    J_9
    First of all you have to give us time to answer. We are people who volunteer our time here and the people who may have the answer to your question may not be online when you ask.

    With that being said, it all depends on what kind of STD you are talking about. Can you please be more specific?
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:53 AM
    nauticalstar420
    You only guess? You need to go to the doctor and make sure, these things do not clear up on their own.

    As for whether you are able to have a baby, you also need to see a doctor to ensure that the STD did not cause any damage to your reproductive system.
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:54 AM
    laquitta
    No it's not me it's a friend and she said it cleared up so could this affects her chances of having a baby
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:54 AM
    J_9
    There are some STDs that if not treated can lead to permanent brain damage. So, what STD did you have and were you treated for it?
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:55 AM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by laquitta
    no it's not me it's a friend and she said it cleared up so could this affects her chances of having a baby

    Again, it depends on exactly which STD it was.
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:56 AM
    laquitta
    I think it was a bacterial vagional however u spell it
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:56 AM
    laquitta
    It was a bacterial vagional
  • Sep 15, 2007, 11:59 AM
    J_9
    Bacterial Vaginosis?

    Quote:

    What happens if bacterial vaginosis is left untreated?
    If left untreated, bacterial vaginosis may increase a woman's risk of pelvic inflammatory
    Disease (PID). PID often has no symptoms, but when symptoms are experienced, they may
    Include lower belly pain; cramping; burning during urination; pain or bleeding during or
    After intercourse; unusual vaginal discharge; nausea and vomiting; and fever. If left untreated
    PID can make it difficult or impossible to get pregnant. It can also lead to “tubal” (ectopic)
    Pregnancies and long-term pelvic pain. Bacterial vaginosis may also increase a person's
    Chance of getting or spreading HIV if left untreated.
    If you have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, get examined and treated immediately to
    Avoid any complications.
    Found at this site

    http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/download...lvaginosis.pdf

    So, yes, it can affect fertility
  • Sep 15, 2007, 01:13 PM
    BeckyLoo
    They can't always affect your chances it depends on what STD you have and whether there's a chance you could pass it on to your unborn child. I think you should speak with your doctor.
  • Sep 15, 2007, 06:48 PM
    baby_girl_07
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by laquitta
    if you had a std for about a year would that effect your chance of having a baby

    If it was a bacterial vaginal it could be treated but if that person wants to have a baby it would affect the baby and that person wouldn't get to have the baby vaginal it would have to be c-section
  • Sep 15, 2007, 06:51 PM
    nauticalstar420
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by baby_girl_07
    if it was a bacterial vaginal it could be treated but if that person wants to have a baby it would affect the baby and that person wouldnt get to have the baby vaginal it would have to be c-section

    There is no such thing as bacterial vaginal (to my knowledge), but there is bacterial vaginosis (as stated above).

    Where did you get your information from regarding the c-section part of your post?

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