Study Shows That Chlamydia is Linked to Lower Male Fertility
Read on to learn about a study that links chlamydia found in testicular tissue to infertility
Read on to learn about a study that links chlamydia found in testicular tissue to infertility
A study done at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) finds that men with chlamydia in their testicular tissues can be a potential cause of previous infertility that had an unidentified cause. This article will take a closer look at the findings of the study, and make sense of the scientific data. In this article, you can find:
The researchers found antibodies specific to the bacteria responsible, Chlamydia trachomatis, in the blood of 12 of 18 donors of the fresh testicular biopsies, indicating the men had been exposed to the bacteria -- yet none of the men reported symptoms of infection or being previously diagnosed with chlamydia or any other sexually-transmitted infection (STI).
In addition, key findings of the study are as such:
Beagley said that while the infection rate of men and women is practically the same, much more research has been done on the effects of the infection on women. About 50 percent of infections in men do not have any symptoms. He also said, "Chlamydia infection in men is something we think needs further investigation. If it is a potential cause or exacerbating factor, it gives us a target, something to aim at. If it does have a role, then we need to understand what that role is, what's the best way to treat it, can treatment repair damage and improve sperm count, and also how we can prevent it."
Taking a proactive role and practicing safe sex is a failsafe way to prevent the infertility from occurring. Additionally, getting tested for the STI even though you may not have symptoms will prevent you from passing it onto your partner.
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