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Could STD go away on own after many years

02/14/2007

Question:

Thank you for this opportunity to share my situation. Long story short as possible. I am 30, female, married 6 mos. at 16 lost virginity, then began relationship, by my 10th time of having sex I became pregnant. I was too scared (shamefully, I regret daily) and had abortion. Also I cheated once durign this time, got symptoms of STD`s , pain and burning during sex, and urination. I also was diagnosed with EBV, Mono, and anemia (all in one month span). I thought I was dying. I was sure I must have AIDS. got tested and had Herpes. I don`t know all they tested for so it makes me wonder if I might have had sTD that causes sterility, PID. For 1 year immediately after abortion, boyfriend and I tried to get pregnant (selfish, stupid to fill void and pain). Did not get pregnant. Also immediately after abortion I had intense pain, bleeding, clots, and stomach felt like it was exploding, literally could feel/hear loud poping.I ignored it and have worried since if it caused sterility. 13 years later no pregnancy, did not use contraceptions. I also suffer at least once a month from syptoms like that of UTi, and every night I get up to urinate at least 3 times!!! what could be wrong. I am going to free clinic(no ins.) what should I test for?? besides obviously sTD`s. sorry post so long, hope it could provide some insight. I know I made alot of stupid, selfish choices, I am a whole new person, christian, I just want to start a family with my husband. Thank you again

Answer:

PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) occurs when a sexually transmitted infection ascends the uterus, enters the pelvic cavity and spreads. It can lead to scarring that may cause infertility by blocking the tubes. The scarring can also cause chronic pain. The fact that you haven't conceived after 13 years of unprotected intercourse makes tubal infertility very likely. The only other causes are poor sperm count, or the failure to ovulate. Testing for infertility (X-ray test to determine tubal blockage) will be very expensive and not covered by the free clinic.

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No longer associated Thomas A deHoop, MD
Formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Medical Student Education
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Thomas  A deHoop, MD