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A member asked:

Is it ok to have sex on the seventh day after being treated for chlamydia?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please wait the full: 7 days to avoid infecting partners. Wait until day 8 to engage in sex.

Dr Batlivala agreed

Answered 11/29/2017

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