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Should I Be Concerned About Having Intercourse Inspite Of Being On Chlamydia Treatment?
Question: my boyfriend and I are 4 days into being treated for chlamydia. I had a one dosage treatment and he is on a 7 day dosage. We had intercourse(no condom) last night. Will we need to worry about re infection And possibly need to have another dose of medication? ?
Brief Answer:
Abstinence from sex till completion of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
I would like to know the course of treatment suggested for you?
Sexual abstinence is recommended till the completion of the 7 days course and also a 7 day abstinence following the single dose treatment. Otherwise relapse may likely to happen.
As you had sex before the completion of treatment by your partner, it is better to have another course to ensure a complete cure and you can repeat the test for chlamydia 4 weeks after the completion of treatment to ensure a cure.
Dr S.Murugan
Abstinence from sex till completion of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
I would like to know the course of treatment suggested for you?
Sexual abstinence is recommended till the completion of the 7 days course and also a 7 day abstinence following the single dose treatment. Otherwise relapse may likely to happen.
As you had sex before the completion of treatment by your partner, it is better to have another course to ensure a complete cure and you can repeat the test for chlamydia 4 weeks after the completion of treatment to ensure a cure.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
7 days was recommended, however he nor I lasted past 3 days. Also a follow up on both of us after 4 weeks. Do I need to wait 4 weeks to see if I still need another dose? or should I just call my doctor and ask for a second dose for myself and boyfriend
Brief Answer:
You can wait till 4 weeks,follow doctor's advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back.
Chlamydial infection is not that acute or has that severe complications. So, nothing wrong in waiting till 4 weeks when you have your follow up. Your physician may likely to have a retest for a cure and assess whether you need another course or not. Till then it is better for you to have a protected contact with your boy friend and meet your doctor after 4 weeks.
Have a good day.
Dr S.Murugan
You can wait till 4 weeks,follow doctor's advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back.
Chlamydial infection is not that acute or has that severe complications. So, nothing wrong in waiting till 4 weeks when you have your follow up. Your physician may likely to have a retest for a cure and assess whether you need another course or not. Till then it is better for you to have a protected contact with your boy friend and meet your doctor after 4 weeks.
Have a good day.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you very much! And by protected you mean use condoms ?
Brief Answer:
Condom protection is safe till you get reviewed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
You are correct. Protected exposure means sex with condom protection.
You are most welcome.If you have any more questions you feel free to ask.
Dr S.Murugan
Condom protection is safe till you get reviewed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
You are correct. Protected exposure means sex with condom protection.
You are most welcome.If you have any more questions you feel free to ask.
Dr S.Murugan
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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