What If Had Sex After Taking The Pills For Chlamydia

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sex and chlamydia treatment

I had no symptoms but was told i had chlamydia ,was treated with the one dose treatment but had sex 3 days after taking the meds, am i ok? ...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-Not exactly sure what you mean in terms of your own health but to prevent the spread of chlamydia to your sex partners it is recommended to not have sex for 7 days after the start of treatment for chlamydia. Take care,LHW... Read more »

Chlamydia & HIV, really need your advice (Just donated!)

Hi Doc,I hope you answer my question this time since it's my 3rd time asking it... lol :~) That said, I'd like to congratulate you for all of the great work that you do and I want you do realize that we can't appreciate it enough. To...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Third time must be a charm. Here's your response:1. No. Chlamydia can be found in the throat as well as other areas. Consequently you very well could have been exposed.2. No need to repeat the dose.3. Unprotected oral sex carries only a very... Read more »

Chlamydia

I was tested positive for chlamydia and the doctor told me to take these 4 red or pink pills. now the question is when do i go get re tested and how do i kno if im clean...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:If you follow the dosing instructions as prescribed, that should take care of the infection. You do not need to retest. Within t to 10 days after taking your last dose you should be fine.In health,Richard... Read more »

chlamydia

how many days you have to wait after beening treated for chlamydia to have sex ?...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello thereIt is recommended to not have sex for 7 days after the start of treatment for chlamydia.Take care,LHW... Read more »

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Help - HIV/Chlamydia Risk

Posted by Sharpie_H, 1 Reply

Hello everyone,

Last June 4, while traveling, I decided that I would try other sexual experiences (anal sex) and got into contact with a male prostitute. Long story short, there was some roleplay on his part, some very light biting (no blood... Read more »

chlamydia

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

can any1 out there help me with this question, i have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and as far as I am aware neither of us has had any other partner in that time. about 3 months ago he got tested and he showed up positive with chlamydia so a... Read more »

>>>SAFE SEX/MS.CHLAMYDIA JONES>>>

Posted by Anonymous

She thinks she is Superwoman--- actually asking her partner not to wear a condom .
This happens more than not in the Afriican American community.
African American women are becoming infected with HIV and STDs more than any other female group... Read more »

A few questions about chlamydia

Posted by Anonymous

I had a high risk situation when I had unprotected vaginal sex about 10 months ago. I ended up getting tested recently, but I realized that around a month after the situation, I took Zithromax, so even if I did have it, it would have been cured. ... Read more »

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