Fertility Glossary

Chlamydia screening

Testing for chlamydia before procedures on the uterus or tubes.

Fertility testing

Chlamydia can cause tubal damage. Screening before HSG or similar tests helps reduce infection risk.

Sources

NICE CG156 — Fertility problems: assessment and treatment

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Related terms

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Infection of the upper reproductive tract.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

Hysterosalpingogram — X-ray of the uterus and tubes.

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