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A member asked:

How long after treatment does it take to heal from chlamydia or gonorrhea and will it be safe to have sex?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Two weeks: Two weeks after both partners have been treated intercourse is then safe. I always recommend repeating the test after two weeks to confirm that the infection has resolved before having intercourse again.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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