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I had unprotected sex while still taking pep medication for about 12 days. what should i do?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Avoid unprotected sex and get tested for STD (gonorrhea, Chlamydia). Sooner or later high risk behavior will catch up with you.

Answered 9/29/2021

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