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Does Gonorrhea Cause Miscarriage?

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Does Gonorrhea Cause Miscarriage?

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Does Gonorrhea Cause Miscarriage? It’s well known that sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy can sometimes be linked to miscarriage, but the risk is different for each type of infection. What’s the risk of gonorrhea?Answer: There’s conflicting information out there about gonorrhea during pregnancy being linked to miscarriage. Many sources claim that an untreated infection can be linked to risk of miscarriage, and at least one study has found that having untreated gonorrhea can be linked to increased risk of a preterm birth. Having an untreated infection while giving birth can cause life threatening complications for the baby, and untreated gonorrhea before pregnancy can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. All in all, gonorrhea and pregnancy aren’t a good combination, and the diseas