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I was wondering if it is possible to contract chlamydia from receiving oral sex as a female? i had asked a nurse and she said no.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Contraction route: Unlikely transmission route but not impossible. If concerned both you and your partner should get tested.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2016

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