Can I get pregnant if I have infection?

If you have an infectious disease, a successful pregnancy is possible. We know that the interventions we use can decrease the rate of transmission to the child. And those interventions improve the mother's health, too.
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Can infections stop you from getting pregnant?

Bacterial infections are one of the most common causes of infertility in both men and women. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea can damage the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes in women, and the tubes that sperm travel through in men.
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Can a woman with bacterial infection get pregnant?

Bacterial Vaginosis and Infertility

The bacteria themselves don't prevent pregnancy, but damage caused by an untreated infection can.
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Can I get pregnant immediately after treating infection?

Most women get pregnant between 12 months and 14 months after the procedure. If your PID was mild, you may get pregnant even sooner . It's still possible to conceive after this time . However, if you haven't conceived by 12 to 18 months after the surgery, your fertility specialist may suggest that you also try IVF .
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What are the signs of infection in a woman?

Symptoms
  • thin gray or white discharge.
  • a fishy-smelling odor from the vagina.
  • a burning sensation while urinating.
  • pain during sexual intercourse.
  • itching of the vulva.
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Can infections affect the chances of conception? - Dr. Meeta Chawhan of Cloudnine Hospitals



What are signs you can't get pregnant?

The main symptom of infertility is the inability to get pregnant. A menstrual cycle that's too long (35 days or more), too short (less than 21 days), irregular or absent can mean that you're not ovulating. There might be no other signs or symptoms.
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Do antibiotics prevent pregnancy?

Taking antibiotics after unprotected sex won't prevent pregnancy, bad for vaginal health –Physicians. Women taking antibiotics after having unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy are wasting their time and money, maternal health experts have said.
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What kind of infection causes infertility?

The infections most commonly related to infertility include gonorrhea, chlamydia, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Tuberculosis also is a common cause of infertility in Third World nations.
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Does infection delay menstruation?

As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation. The Office on Women's Health lists irregular menstrual cycles (like late periods) as one of the symptoms of PID. There are other symptoms associated with it too, like pelvic pain, fever, and pain during sex.
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What diseases can stop you from getting pregnant?

Infertility is a condition where you cannot get pregnant after one year of trying to conceive. In women, cause of infertility can include endometriosis, uterine fibroids and thyroid disease. Men with fertility problems may have a low sperm count or low testosterone. The risk of infertility increases as you age.
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Can a woman with yeast infection get pregnant?

No, having a yeast infection will not directly affect your chances of getting pregnant. But the itchiness and irritation a yeast infection causes probably won't put you in the mood for intercourse. Yeast infections are caused by a common fungus called Candida.
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What medicine should I take to get my periods?

Medroxyprogesterone is also used to bring on a normal menstrual cycle in women who menstruated normally in the past but have not menstruated for at least 6 months and who are not pregnant or undergoing menopause (change of life).
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Why am I having discharge but no period?

Cramps and white discharge without a period can sometimes be a sign of pregnancy. Other possible causes include pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, and an infection. Vaginal discharge is normal, and it typically changes texture and color throughout the menstrual cycle.
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Does infection affect the sperm?

Infection. Some infections can interfere with sperm production or sperm health or can cause scarring that blocks the passage of sperm. These include inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) or testicles (orchitis) and some sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea or HIV .
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How can I easily get pregnant?

"In general, every other night around the time of ovulation helps increase your chance of getting pregnant," Goldfarb says. Sperm can live up to 5 days inside your body. The best suggestion is to have sex regularly -- when you're ovulating, and when you're not.
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What antibiotics are safe while trying to conceive?

Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy:
  • Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin.
  • Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and cephalexin (Keflex)
  • Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clinda-Derm, Clindagel)
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How likely are you to get pregnant on antibiotics?

While some women have gotten pregnant while taking antibiotics and hormonal birth control at the same time, these reports are rare. Your chances of getting pregnant while taking most types of antibiotics are no higher than the normal failure rate of birth control, which is 6 to 9%.
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What pill helps you get pregnant?

Fertility drugs include: Clomiphene citrate. Taken by mouth, this drug stimulates ovulation by causing the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH , which stimulate the growth of an ovarian follicle containing an egg. This is generally the first line treatment for women younger than 39 who don't have PCOS .
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Which folic acid is best for conceiving?

If you're trying to conceive, either on your own or through fertility treatment, there is no doubt that taking vitamin B9 (folic acid) is a great place to start.
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How do you know if your period is coming or your pregnant?

The only way to know if it's PMS is if your period arrives shortly after. And the only way to know if you're pregnant is if you confirm your pregnancy with a positive pregnancy test.
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Could I be pregnant if I have thick white discharge?

It's completely typical. As you get closer to your period, the discharge may become thicker and more opaque. This milky white discharge may also be a sign that you're pregnant. In the early stages of pregnancy, some people produce a thin, milky white discharge.
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What is the fastest way to get rid of a yeast infection?

The fastest — and most reliable — way to get rid of a yeast infection is to visit a doctor if you suspect you have one. They will likely prescribe fluconazole, an oral treatment that may take 1 week to get rid of the infection.
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What causes delay in menstruation?

Pregnancy is by far the most common cause of a missed period, but other medical and lifestyle factors can also affect your menstrual cycle. Extreme weight loss, hormonal irregularities, and menopause are among the most common causes if you're not pregnant.
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What foods make your period come faster?

The 20 foods that may help make your period come faster include:
  • Papayas.
  • Buttermilk.
  • Curd.
  • Rice.
  • Bananas.
  • Pineapples.
  • Peaches.
  • Pomegranate juice.
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Can I Miss periods and not be pregnant?

Missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy. Common causes can range from hormonal imbalances to serious medical conditions. There are also two times when it's typical for your period to be irregular: when it first begins, and when the menopause transition starts.
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