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I am on my last day of taking doxycycline hydrate and metronidazole for trich and pid and i was wondering if i could have protected sex?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK, but...: If your partner has been treated, or if a new partner, it's probably safe, but might be painful. He should use a condom for sure. If in doubt, check with the doctor who treated your PID.

Dr Rosenfeld and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am on my last day of taking doxycycline hydrate and metronidazole for trich and pid and i was wondering if i could have protected sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rosenfeld and 3 doctors agreed

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