A member asked:

Went to the doctor to check for a yeast infection, i was given a shot and std pills "just in case" without positive results. should i take them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Empiric treatment: Sometimes to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease due to gonorrhea/chlamydia, providers can empirically treat you for it before cultures are back. This is due to prevent your future fertility from being affected due to delay in treatment.

Answered 10/28/2015

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