Impact of Sexually Transmitted Infections on Fertility and Neonatal Health

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent across Australia and the incidence of
some STIs is rising. STIs can impact fertility in both men and women, affect a woman’s
ability to carry a pregnancy, and influence child health outcomes. The STIs that can affect
fertility and/or neonatal health include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), genital herpes, syphilis and Mycoplasma genitalium.
Pre-Conception Health Special Interest Group
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Updated October 2015