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Can One Have Intercourse While Treating For Chlamydia?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

Question: Hi,

If someone has got reactive arthritis from chlamydia..and the chlamydia is being treated and gone...but as we know reactive arthritis cannot be cured..can the person have sexual intercourse?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can have sex

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.

Yes, of course. One can have sexual intercourse after adequate treatment for chlamydia.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Okay so I won't pass on reactive arthritis to the partner then right ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No. Arthritis is a result of your immmune system reacting to infection. It cannot be passed. Only infection can be passed.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar