can you still conceive if you have an STD?

Question

can you still conceive if you have an STD?

Answer 1

It depends on the STD and where you are with it. Some can render a woman infertile at certain stages. Some have no effect at all on pregnancy.

Answer 2

It amazes me that some people answer these questions with no tact or real knowledge of the issue sometimes...To answer your question, it is totally possible to conceive if you have an STD. It is also your right to do so if you feel ready. But you should go into the situation well-informed and with help of your doctor before you make a decision either way. STDs don't effect your ability to conceive (usually) but they can effect your ability to carry a fetus to full-term and can also affect the health of the fetus, depending on the disease itself and the stage that you are in at the time of conception and delivery. For example, herpes simplex,HPV, and HIV should all be monitored with extreme care while trying to conceive and during pregnancy. There are medicines and procedures that can be performed to prevent outbreaks of herpes during pregnancy. Delivering vaginally is not recommended during an outbreak as this can cause blindness,birth defects, and death. And although it is not recommended to conceive if you are HIV positive, there is a slight chance that you might not pass the disease on to the child and it is definitely recommended not to breastfeed if you are HIV positive. As far as other STDs, like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphillis and so forth...In 2006, there are too many doctors and too many medicines available not to get the treatment that you need before trying to conceive. These diseases usually have a high curability rate if caught in time. You do need to make yourself aware of the risks that you could encounter if conceiving before you have been tested and the possibilities of what could happen to your body and the health of your unborn child. It is imperative to be sure that you are in the best of health before conceiving so that you give your child the best chance at a healthy life. Again, if you notice that you have even the SLIGHTEST symptoms of an STD or are the least bit unsure about your personal health prior to conception or think that you are pregnant now and might have an STD, you should make your doctor aware of this so that you can get the best treatment possible.

Answer 3

Don't listen to any negative responses you may get about your question, trying to concieve is stressful enough at times. So, if you're really unsure or afraid, then contact your Dr. & even then get a 2nd opinion about it. Do a google research to find out more about the type of STD your inquiring about, usually, you'll find your anwser through these searches. In some STD cases, it is safe to concieve & even give natural birth... and only requiring a c'section when infection or symptoms are present during labour to help prevent it being passed onto the baby. I'm NOT by any means a Dr., I'm just sharing what I've read & learned. Hope this helps...

Answer 4

Obviously never paid attention in health class, you can conceive however it isn't suggested, unless you want the baby to be affected by it also. Depending on the STD, the baby will be able to contract it during birth, however sometimes they can open the hole wide enough so the baby doesn't touch the side and become infected as well, my suggestion, WEAR A CONDOM!!!!

Answer 5

yes but your std can be passed onto your children during birth. You really need to talk to a doctor or someone who knows the case a little better because everybosy has different effects so its definate possible to conceive though

Answer 6

Most likely but why would you want to risk passing something on to a child that could cause problems for him/her later on.

Answer 7

Yes, you can. And you should let your doctor/OB/GYN know because sometimes C-sections are necessary instead of vaginal birth because of active infection.

Answer 8

Yes you can.