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A member asked:

I was treated with a shot for chlamydia 4 days ago sunday and doxycycline, but still feel tenderness in my testicles. how long does the cure take?

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Dr. Howard Usitalo answered

May take up to week: Be patient but if no better in week consult a urologist.

Answered 1/17/2017

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