If you are using birth control pills, you must use a back up meth-od of birth control for the rest of the pill package. Erythromycin in high doses may be prescribed for pregnant women. Penicillin is not effective against chlamydia . Sexual partners must be treated at the same time or the infection will return . Abstain from sex until all treatment of both partners is completed.
Some people experience a recurrence of symptoms long after successful treatment.
The cause is not entirely understood, but immediate reevaluation is recommended. Also a test of cure is recommended 3-6 weeks after treatment is completed. Published for the University of Maryland community, College Park community.