How long do you have to have Chlamydia to develop Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

[JasonB]

If a girl has had Chlamydia for almost 2 years without knowing how likely is it that she had PID? What is the girl has no symptoms of PID?

 

[essentiallysolo]

PID is often without symptoms as well, until the girl finds she is sterile.

 

[MemM1]

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, affecting about four million Americans every year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. The following areas in the body can be affected:

cervix

 

[MemM1]

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, affecting about four million Americans every year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. The following areas in the body can be affected:

cervix