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Would swapping from clindamycin cream to an oral anti biotic for bacterial vaginosis disrupt the treatment?

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Ask your GYN: That question is best answered by your gyn who did the exam.

Answered 3/9/2014

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No: Vaginosis can be treated either way, but during pregnancy vaginal antibiotics may not be a good idea.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 3/11/2014

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