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Can you give me suggestions with bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Bacterial vaginosis: BV can be treated with metronidazole or clindamycin. Avoid douching !

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2015

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