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Is sex ok with uti? today is the 3rd day since the np put me on antibiotics. last night i still feel the low abs bloated and sore. don't know if i'm getting worse. is sex activity ok? or should i wait? if so, how long would it be ? thank you doctor!

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Sex: Probably best to hold off till you feel back to normal. If you have been on antibiotic, I would expect you to be improving. Let provider know.

Answered 8/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is sex ok with uti? today is the 3rd day since the np put me on antibiotics. last night i still feel the low abs bloated and sore. don't know if i'm getting worse. is sex activity ok? or should i wait? if so, how long would it be ? thank you doctor!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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