Fertility after gonorrhea

Dr. Amy,

I was told that you can't get pregnant if you have had gonorrhea. Is that true?

L

Dear L,

Most women who have had gonorrhea will have no trouble getting pregnant. However, somen women will have scarring in their fallopian tubes which may make it difficult to get pregnant or lead to an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy.

Sincerely,
Amy