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How long does the fishy smell of bv last?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Until BV gone: Until the BV is gone. After treatment, that might be anywhere from a couple of days to a week or more. If the odor is continuing, you still have BV.

Dr Anissian agreed

Answered 8/16/2015

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Please help me I have chronic bv and the meds the dr prescribe is no longer helping..the smell its extreme now what can I buy over the counter to help?

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Ive been smelling a slightly fishy odor from my vag lately. I thought it was normal so I drank lots of water. When I drank the water it would keep the smell down, but when I didnt it was back strong. What could it be? BV?

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