Does Erythromycin Help In Preventing Chlamydia After Unprotected Intercourse?
I had unprotected sex with a boy nearly two months ago, I am a female. He told me a few days ago that he has chlamydia, I plan to get tested however I have been taking Erythromycin for the past 9/10 months for my acne, I am wondering if this could have helped me in any way?
Yes, you are correct. Erythromycin tablets for acne definitely can offer protection against Chlamydia infection. It is quite unlikely that you would get infected with chlamydia while you are on tablets Erythromycin.
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Does Erythromycin Help In Preventing Chlamydia After Unprotected Intercourse?
Hi, Yes, you are correct. Erythromycin tablets for acne definitely can offer protection against Chlamydia infection. It is quite unlikely that you would get infected with chlamydia while you are on tablets Erythromycin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.