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how long to abstain from sex after chlamydia treatment

by Dr. Yolanda D'Amore Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Chlamydia Treatment and Care
Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure chlamydia.

When can I have sex after chlamydia treatment?

You should not have sex again until you and your sex partner(s) complete treatment. If given a single dose of medicine, you should wait seven days after taking the medicine before having sex.

What happens if you have sex 5 days after chlamydia treatment?

If you're being treated for chlamydia, it's important to avoid sex until 7 days after finishing your medicine. This gives your body time to clear up the infection completely to make sure it doesn't get passed on to anyone.Dec 1, 2017

What happens if you don't wait 7 days after treatment for chlamydia?

You need to take the full course of antibiotics. Don't have sex with anyone while you are being treated. If your treatment is a single dose of antibiotics, wait at least 7 days after you take the dose before you have sex. Even if you use a condom, you and your partner may pass the infection back and forth.

How do I know chlamydia is gone?

When will the signs and symptoms go away?Discharge or pain when you urinate should improve within a week.Bleeding between periods or heavier periods should improve by your next period.Pelvic pain and pain in the testicles should start to improve quickly but may take up to two weeks to go away.Jun 24, 2021

Can you reinfect yourself with chlamydia while on antibiotics?

The bottom line. It's possible to have chlamydia more than once. To prevent reoccurrence or reinfection, finish your full course of antibiotic treatment, and talk with your sexual partner(s) about getting tested and treated for chlamydia, too.Apr 19, 2021

How long after azithromycin is chlamydia gone?

It takes about one week for azithromycin to completely cure a chlamydial infection, and in some cases it can take up to two weeks for the infection to clear. If you are sexually active during this time, you can pass the infection to your partner(s), even if you have no symptoms.Oct 11, 2021

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