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I have untreated gonorrhea i only took doxycicline for 7days after the symptoms hope it won't have affected my fertility yet? its just 38days
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Not ideal treatment: Was doxycycline the only treatment you took for gonorrhea? It's not a recommended treatment (in Nigeria or anywhere else). However, if your symptoms cleared up and have not returned, most likely you are cured. If symptoms continue or any doubt, see a doctor or clinic for re-treatment. Even without treatment, gonorrhea rarely affects fertility in men, but commonly does so in women.
Answered 4/25/2017
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Wrong antibiotic: Doxycycline is not indicated / effective antibiotic for Gonorrhea (GC). It is given to treat Chlamydia, 100mg 2x/day for 7 days. However, one dose of Azithromycin 1gm is the preferred treatment option for Chalmydia. This is always recommended whenever treating GC. GC is usually treated with 1 dose of Ceftriaxone 250mg as an intramuscular injection. If treated early fertility should not be affected
Answered 4/25/2017
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