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I was diagnosed with bv and prescribed metro gel. i've been taking the gel for 5 days now and for the past 3days i've been having a reddish brown clumpy discharge come out with the clear metrogel.

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

You also need difluc: Bv is often combined with moniliasis need treatment for both.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Check it out: May be just the healing process. If persistent chech with your doc.

Answered 10/13/2013

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bv and prescribed metro gel. i've been taking the gel for 5 days now and for the past 3days i've been having a reddish brown clumpy discharge come out with the clear metrogel.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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