It isn't worth taking risks. Don't be afraid to ask for another opinion or the opinion of a perinatologist if you experience premature labor. You may have heard about or read about chlamydia. It may be difficult to determine if you have a chlamydial infection because you may not have symptoms. Chlamydia infection can cause serious problems if left untreated, but these problems can be avoided with treatment.
Infection is caused by a germ that invades certain types of healthy cells.
Infection may be passed through sexual activity, including oral sex. Chlamydia is most likely to occur in young people who have more than one sexual partner. It may also occur in women who have other sexually transmitted diseases. Some doctors believe chlamydia occurs more commonly in women who take oral contraceptives. Barrier methods of contraception, such as diaphragms and condoms used with spermicides, may offer protection from chlamydial infections.