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Can chlamydia infection cause permanent problems in male fertility?

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Published At May 26, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 35 year old male. Earlier this year, I had chlamydia infection for about four months. I have been clear of the infection since about seven months. Now, my partner and I are trying to conceive. I had a semen analysis and the results were not great. The worst part is the morphology. Only 2 % of my sperms are formed normally. The rest are abnormal. So my two questions are: is it possible that the chlamydia is the cause of this? Can chlamydia cause permanent problems for male fertility? Is there anything I can do to increase this percentage? I am taking vitamins and exercising. I am soon going to cut out sugars and watch my diet. Will this help? Are there other things we can do? Lastly, the evaluation said I have a 'poor prognosis' in terms of my morphology. And overall it said I have 'moderate male factor' circled on my sheet (I assume that means - moderate male factor infertility?). But the person who did the analysis said I am suitable for IUI's. How successful are these in my circumstance? I will attach a photo of the evaluation so you can see all my numbers. I have only blocked out personal information. Sorry for all the background. Again three questions: Did chlamydia play a role in my current situation? Anything I can do to improve my normal morphology? How successful is IUI in my circumstance after looking at my evaluation?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Chlamydia is one of the major reasons for this situation along with other factors like smoking, and alcohol. Complete the course of antibiotics given by your doctor to improve your semen. Also quit smoking, and alcohol consumption if you are taking.Yes, there are good chances of IUI (intrauterine insemination) in your case because only viable, motile sperms are inserted in the uterine cavity.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

As I said, I have been clear of chlamydia for several months. What I am asking is: once I am clear, can my current sperm situation be attributed to a past infection of chlamydia? Is there anything I can do to improve my sperm morphology?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, your past chlamydia infection can reflect in your current semen analysis.

  1. Take a healthy diet.
  2. Avoid smoking, and drinking to improve sperm morphology.
  3. Also you can have supplements containing coenzyme Q10, and ubiquinone.
  4. Get a recent semen analysis done.
  5. You can plan for IUI for the conception.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sathawane Aparna Mulchand
Dr. Sathawane Aparna Mulchand

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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