For women, Chlamydia can lead to permanent damage of the reproductive organs. The bacteria easily grows in the cervix. This can then spread to the uterus, the fallopian tubes, then PID and ultimately infertility. Proctitis, which is a type of throat infection can also occur . Other complications include scarring of the fallopian tubes.
Ectopic pregnancies are also a possibility.
This is a very painful condition that can be life threatening to the mother. Pregnant women also need to be very concerned about their child if they have Chlamydia. Babies can contract it during the birthing process. If contracted, babies can develop infections in their eyes, ears, lungs and genitals. Eye infections lead to conjunctivitis and lung infections leave pneumonia a distinct possibility.