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Is Masturbation Advisable While On Treatment For Chlamydia?
Question: Hi I've recently have been treated for chlamydia 3 days ago but I was told to not have sex for 7 days..I was just wondering is it okay to masterbate?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I realize that you had taken the treatment 3 days back and yes that you must avoid sex for about a week. But the masturbation pose no problem as you do not expose a partner with the risk.
Take care
Hope I answered your query
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Dr Sheetal Verma
Yes it is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I realize that you had taken the treatment 3 days back and yes that you must avoid sex for about a week. But the masturbation pose no problem as you do not expose a partner with the risk.
Take care
Hope I answered your query
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer. A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
What about having sex with a condom?
Brief Answer:
Avoid for week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would suggest you to refrain from sex even with the use of condom for about a week.
Take care
Avoid for week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would suggest you to refrain from sex even with the use of condom for about a week.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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