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Have recurrent bacterial vaginosis. dr. tx with flagyl x 2 days. symptoms go away with this, but returns after almost every menses. why and what tx?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

BV: Many doctors will attempt to alter you vaginal ph (level of acidity), but you also may be getting reinfected by the organisms colonizing the skin of your partner's penis. Use of a topical antibiotic on the penis may help. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Have recurrent bacterial vaginosis. dr. tx with flagyl x 2 days. symptoms go away with this, but returns after almost every menses. why and what tx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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