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A member asked:

Started treatment for bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection 4 days ago still white clumping. when will it go away. 5day vag. gel. &pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A few more days: If you are taking the vaginal metronidazole, you're going to continue to have that white clumpy discharge for a few days after you stop the vaginal suppository.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/30/2015

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