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After being treated for gonorrhea is it safe to have sex with condom?

Asked by on January 30, 2017

I’ve been treated for gonorrhea. Is it safe for me to have sex with a condom?

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getfreek

February 7, 2017 at 7:17 am

It depends on the timing. You should not have sex with a condom (or without, for that matter) for at least a week after beginning treatment. If you still are exhibiting symptoms of gonorrhea after a week, consult with your doctor. Gonorrhea is developing resistance to some antibiotics, so it could be that you need to try a different treatment if your symptoms aren’t clearing up.

While condoms reduce the risk of transmitting STDs like gonorrhea, they are not a guarantee against the transmission. Therefore, it’s better to wait until you know you are not infected, rather than risk you and your partner being reinfected with gonorrhea.

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