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Is it safe for me to have sex with my 65 yo man who has been treated for epididimytis for the last 7-8 years. his infection never goes away.
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Depends: Epididymytis is not a sexually transmitted disease unless his infection is caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Continue protection: Unless he is on amiodarone, a drug that causes it sometimes.
Answered 5/4/2014
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