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Ttc. given metronidazole for bacterial vaganosis before hycosy. q: spotting 1 wk before period due, if pregnant, will antibiotic effect early stages?

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Dr. Stephen Sudler answered

Probably not: At present Metronidazole has not been asociated with congenital anomalies.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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