What are complications of std if untreated for long time? Mcq?
Answers
Answer:at extreme conditions death
Explanation:
Most of the times it affects the immune system of the victim,
Hence the victim isn’t prone to any pathogen in the atmosphere.
Some of the Possible Consequences of Untreated STDs. If left untreated, normally curable diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and bacterial vaginosis can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in women and infertility in both women and men. These STDs are incredibly common.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is a common infection contracted by women and is caused by bacteria which progresses from the vagina or cervix to the upper genital tract.
Infected women can experience pain around the lower abdomen, discomfort during sex or urination, heavy periods, bleeding inbetween periods, unusual discharge, a fever or nausea and vomiting. It can be caused by untreated chlamydia or gonorrhoea infections.
According to official statistics, 10-15 per cent of women with chlamydia[1] who do not seek treatment go on to develop PID, which can also be linked to cases of female infertility.
Infertility
Failure to treat STIs can make both men and women infertile.
A couple might be diagnosed as infertile after one whole year of failing to conceive.
Female infertility caused by STIs may occur due to damage to the fallopian tubes.
Male infertility can be the result of an infection in the testes often attributed to chlamydia. This can result in a reduction in the number of sperm being produced making it more difficult to conceive.
Studies have found that sexually active adolescents and young adults aged between 15-24 years[2] are the group most at risk of contracting STIs, with half of all newly diagnosed STIs falling into this age range.
In the short term, this particular age group might not think about the impact that infertility can have on their future. However, it should be noted that infertility can lead to relationship difficulties and mental health problems.
Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
Some STIs can cause permanent damage to the female reproductive organs.
This can create problems when trying to conceive, as detailed above, or during pregnancy.
PID can lead to scarring which makes it difficult for fertilised eggs to pass from the ovaries into the womb. This may increase the chances of the egg getting stuck in the fallopian tube.
If the egg starts to develop outside of the womb this is known as an ectopic pregnancy which can lead to immediate health complications and even be fatal.