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A member asked:

I'm on birth control . but i had sex 7 days ago but now i have a uti is it safe to take antibiotics now ? or are the semen still present ?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Yes: It is safe to take the antibiotics. Sperm only live a short time when out of the man's body

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2017

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